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Jenna has come to see you in the college counseling center because the school nurse has referred her. Jenna is a bright, aware young woman of 5'8" and only weighs 90 pounds according to the nurse. Jenna seems happy as she comes into your office wearing a baggy sweat suit. She admits to being concerned about her weight but "no more than any of my friends". She exercises at least three hours a day. She says that she doesn't eat in the cafeteria because all the food is so high in fat and sugar. She feels too fat, and is sure that she will be more attractive to men if she can loose just a few more pounds. ..and the diagnosis is..
| Hypomania: - An abnormality of mood resembling mania (persistent elevated or expansive mood, hyperactivity, inflated self esteem, etc.) but of lesser intensity. |
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