The client, Mr. Harris, a 26-year-old man, is in the emergen…
The client, Mr. Harris, a 26-year-old man, is in the emergency room with his girlfriend who states, “I don’t know what is happening. He has been up for 10 days. Ted painted the garage and the utility room. He started to rewire the living room and has built some shelves for the kitchen. He never slept much but this is ridiculous. He wants to go on one of those reality shows and be the carpenter guy. But Ted is no carpenter or any other kind of “fix it” kind of person. He is an accountant not a handy man! He has all his savings in those carry-alls around his waist. I am scared! What is happening?” The client states, “I am going to be like the guys with their home shows. I’ve got it all written down here. . . Let me read it to you! . . I’ve never been so enthusiastic or full of energy. . . Still can’t sleep, been up for three days, but not tired.” He springs up and paces the room talking obsessively. After a drug screen with no evidence of substances use, you tentatively diagnose of what?