Signs An Symptoms Of Manic Depression
Cyclothymia
Symptoms
- Episodes of hypomania (see:
Bipolar disorder ) and milddepression occur for at least 2 years (1 or more years in children and adolescents) - Mood swings are less severe than in bipolar disorder, major depression, or mania
- Symptoms are persistent, with no more than 2 symptom-free months in a row
Signs and tests
Your description of your mood history usually leads to diagnosis of the disorder. Your health care providers may order blood and urine tests to rule out...
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