Jane has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Jane feels energetic and rearranges her furniture at two o'clock in the morning. She runs up and down the stairs, and her mind races with random thoughts. What will likely happen after this period of high energy?

Question

1.Jane will experience long term euphoria.
2. Jane will experience long term insomnia.
3. Jane will crash into a state of exhaustion.
4. Jane will crash into a low depression.

Answer 1

After a period of high energy associated with bipolar disorder, it is likely that:

4. Jane will crash into a low depression.

In bipolar disorder, periods of elevated mood or mania can often be followed by episodes of depression. While exhaustion can occur, the characteristic pattern typically includes a swing from high energy to a low mood state.