Asked by Patrick McKay on Apr 30, 2024

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George Frideric Handel composed his Messiah during three weeks of intense,creative energy.Many believe Handel suffered a mild form of

A) rumination.
B) disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) major depressive disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Creative Energy

The capacity to generate innovative ideas and solutions, often characterized by originality, expressiveness, and the ability to think outside the box.

Mild Form

A term used to describe a less severe manifestation or degree of an illness, condition, or phenomenon.

  • Master the identification criteria and qualities of mood disorders, encompassing major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
  • Observe symptoms and differentiate between mood disorders based on their distinctive signs.
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Tiffany BlairApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The intense, creative energy followed by a brief period of physical and mental exhaustion suggest bipolar disorder, rather than major depressive disorder or rumination. Handel also may have experienced hyper-religiosity during this period, also consistent with bipolar disorder.