Kathy a 26 year old graduate student is terribly afraid of a…

Kathy a 26 year old graduate student is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn’t like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling “lost in a crowd,” and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Kathy might be diagnosed with ________.

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormall…

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can’t afford, and dug up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing a(n) ________ episode.

Ellen a 29-year-old married nurse at the urginging of her hu…

Ellen a 29-year-old married nurse at the urginging of her husband is seeking therapy. Her primary complaint is that she has struggled with being alone.  In addition, she reports unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships. Her emotions often veer towards intense and inappropriate anger. Recently, she even wrote a suicide note and shared this with her husband. Considering these aspects of her personality, which diagnosis best fits Ellen’s situation?