Gene Colman has a history of bipolar I disorder. He currently presents with a new-onset
manic episode and it has been successfully treated with an adjustment in his medication.
He tells the social worker that he has had chronic depressive symptoms that, looking
back, preceded his manic episodes. These symptoms of depression were described as
“feeling down,” decreased energy, and more often than not having no motivation. While
Gene denies other depressive symptoms, he contacted the social worker because his wife
has started to complain about his “unpredictable” behavior. “My wife never complained
when I was depressed because she knew what to expect,” said Gene. What is the most
likely diagnosis for Gene?
a) Bipolar I disorder and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
b) Bipolar II disorder, current episode hypomanic
c) Other specified bipolar and related disorder
d) Cyclothymic disorder
a)
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