Description

PATIENT SCENARIO

• Patient: Andrew Lawrence
• Age: 36
• Gender: Male
• Chief Complaint: “I’ve been having trouble sleeping throughout the night and have been  experiencing extreme mood swings.”
• History of present illness: Andrew states that he started experiencing mood swings two  years ago, each episode lasting for quite a few weeks. He reports having periods of  increased energy, elevated mood, and racing thoughts followed by episodes of low energy,  depression, and loss of interest in activities. He mentions that he is not able to concentrate  at work and this is also affecting his personal relationships.