https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v This assignment will help you to make determinations of a primary diagnosis through "ruling out" or differentiating it with another disorder. en-us 2020-09-14 02:06:58 UTC 2026-01-29 18:46:14 UTC hello@padlet.com dgarci11 https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/1205567842 2021-02-16 05:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/1205567842 https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110961398 Gary might be dealing with Bipolar I disorder. Gary's heightened sense of importance is reminiscent of Hypomania, a symptom of Bipolar I disorder. Gary has also been involved in more high risk activities, such as drinking and sexual relations, another symptom of mania. We would not categorize Gary as having Bipolar II disorder because he has no history of depressive moods. 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder might be considered in Gary's differential diagnosis. In Gary's case, he was obsessed with "his own existence", but these could be ruled out as delusions. Additionally, his obsessions were not paired with any compulsions. For these reasons we would rule out OCD.]]> 2022-03-24 02:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110961398 https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110965616 Gary may show probable symptoms of having narcissistic personality disorder as he displays exaggerated self importance, is apathetic, feels that others are inferior to him and this disorder is commonly found in males. We believe his diagnosis is Bipolar 1 disorder. It is not part of the other bipolar disorders because he does not display the depressive characteristics. 
He displays elevated forms of hypomania, substance abuse, hypersexuality, high risk behaviors, inflated self image, and flies from one idea to the next, and symptoms are present for at least a week. 

]]> 2022-03-24 02:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110965616 https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110970986 When reviewing Gary's case study, we initially thought he was exhibiting symptoms of somatic symptom disorder - such persistent thoughts and high anxiety. He pulled multiple fire alarms because he was worried about fires. His parents said he had problems with anxiety during pre-adolescence. However, he did not exhibit any physical symptoms that are common in somatic symptom disorder such as GI problems and sexual dysfunction. On the contrary, he actually exhibited sexual promiscuity that was out of character for him. This led us to consider Bipolar I as the primary diagnosis. He was clearly exhibiting symptoms of mania - sexual promiscuity and delusions of grandeur as well as a decreased need for sleep.]]> 2022-03-24 02:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110970986 https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110977383 Gary’s determined diagnosis is Somatic Symptom disorder. Gary’s symptoms are consistent with the DSM-5 criteria. Gary has persistent thoughts about the nature of reality and spends hours coercing his friends about his beliefs and thoughts. He has suffered from anxiety since he was an adolescent.
 His symptoms were somewhat consistent with Factitious disorder, imposed on himself or others because Gary was convinced his ideas were important and more advanced than his professors. We ruled out this disorder because Gary does not appear to be ill or injured.]]> 2022-03-24 02:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110977383 https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110978073 Gary might be dealing with Bipolar 1 disorder. Gary pulling the fire alarms to "be a hero" can be an example of one of his manic episodes, he was so focused on wanting to be a hero he didn't realize what he was doing was in fact not heroic at all, it may have only caused panic in his dormmates.

Some of Gary's symptoms may be confused by the actions of someone who is suffering from OCD. His action regarding the fire alarms may lead one to believe he was fixated on making sure they worked, but instead, he was really focusing on being the hero to everyone in his dorm. His high-risk behaviors may lead one to believe he's being socially influenced by his peers. ]]> 2022-03-24 02:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dgarci11/lkrqd8qkp063xu2v/wish/2110978073