Lori has periods of dejection and apathy that are not as severe as are seen in major depression. She also

has periods when she abruptly becomes elated and has little need for sleep.

Her symptoms never reach the
level of psychosis, but the mood swings have been recurrent for over four years. The best diagnosis for
Lori is

A) cyclothymia. B) Bipolar I disorder.
C) recurrent dysthymia. D) schizoaffective disorder.


A

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