Causes Of Cyclothymic Disorder
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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Cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymia Prevention Read more »Depression Issues: What is depression?
...disorder (manic depression) - full mania and major depression (I) or hypomania and major depression (II) Cyclothymic disorder - mild mania and depression Adjustment disorder - depression... Read more »Cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymia Symptoms Alternating episodes of hypomania and mild depression lasting for at least 2 years Persistent symptoms (less than 2... Read more »Cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymia Treatment Cyclothymia can often be effectively treated with a combination of antimanic drugs, antidepressants, or psychotherapy. Support... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Overview
...according to the pattern and severity of the symptoms as bipolar disorder I, bipolar disorder II, or cyclothymic disorder. Patients with one type may develop another. Nevertheless, they are... Read more »Images
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