Padma is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows at once. Padma most likely is experiencing ________.

A) a manic episode
B) a dysthymic episode
C) a loss of mental control
D) a psychotic break

Manic Episode

A period of unusually elevated or irritable mood, energy levels, and activity, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Mental Control

The ability to regulate one's thoughts, feelings, and actions through cognitive processes.

Psychotic Break

A severe mental disturbance characterized by a disconnection from reality, which can include hallucinations, delusions, or disordered thinking.