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Health Encyclopedia: Cyclothymic Disorder
Cyclothymic disorder is a mild form of bipolar disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mood swings from mild or moderate depression to hypomania, in which the person experiences elevated mood, euphoria, and excitement, but does not become disconnected from reality.
Alternative Names
Cyclothymia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of cyclothymic disorder is unknown. Although the changes in mood are irregular and abrupt, the severi...
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