Sawyer had been up for 72 hours and went on a painting spree. After finishing a few canvas paintings, he was driven to do someth
ing even bigger and better, so he painted a mural on his bedroom wall. Eventually Sawyer's energy level began to drop. At some point, he lost all motivation and began staying in bed for most of the day. Sawyer would MOST likely be diagnosed with:
Bipolar I Disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression, is a form of mental illness. It is defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Episodes of depression with mixed features (having depression and manic symptoms at the same time) are also possible. It involves periods of severe mood episodes from mania to depression. Bipolar I disorder involves periods of severe mood episodes from mania to depression. This is where the term "manic depression" comes from. In between episodes of mania and depression, many people with bipolar I disorder can live normal lives. A person affected by bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode in his or her life.
