A 55-year-old Californian named Annie recently formulated an ambitious plan to start a Broadway career. She withdrew all the money from her bank account, purchased a brand new vehicle on a 0% down contract, drove 38 hours nonstop to New York City, and interrupted a musical rehearsal by demanding an audition with the casting director. Which of the following is Annie likely experiencing? Group of answer choices Hypomanic episode Major depressive episode Postpartum psychosis Manic episode

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14 November, 00:11

A 55-year-old Californian named Annie recently formulated an ambitious plan to start a Broadway career. She withdrew all the money from her bank account, purchased a brand new vehicle on a 0% down contract, drove 38 hours nonstop to New York City, and interrupted a musical rehearsal by demanding an audition with the casting director. Which of the following is Annie likely experiencing? Group of answer choices Hypomanic episode Major depressive episode Postpartum psychosis Manic episode

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Answer: Manic Episode

Explanation:

A Manic episode is a part or a Symptom of a condition called Bipolar Disorder, and is characterized by an elevated mood in which a person experiences feelings of euphoria, extreme optimism, and irritability.

While on a Manic episode, people can travel long distances without getting tired, the need for sleep becomes secondary, reckless behavior is very common, and more often than not, a person while on a manic episode usually initiates multiple projects at the same time.

In this case, by looking at the way Annie is behaving, one can conclude that she is experiencing a Manic Episode.