Maria is often very sad and severely depressed. Sometimes, she will go days without getting off the sofa. But every so often, she has a burst of energy lasting a week or two, when she does not sleep for more than a couple of hours a day. During these times, she often begins big projects, like writing a novel or painting her dining room. Maria MOST likely is exhibiting:
bipolar disorder.
persistent depressive disorder.
major depressive disorder.
double depression.
