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Synonyms
Cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder, isa mild form of bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Articles for Cyclothymia
How do I know I have cyclothymia ?
If you have cyclothymia, you'll have periods of low mood followed by periods of euphoria and excitement, when you don't need much sleep. The periods of low mood don't last long enough and aren't seve
How is it treated?
No medicines have been specifically approved for use in treating cyclothymia, butmood-stabilising medication and/or antidepressants have been used in practice and may be helpful, along with psychothe
Introduction
Cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder, is a mild form of bipolar disorder.
Outlook
It's not known how many people will go on to develop Bipolar disorder . However, it's been estimated that less than half of people with cyclothymia see their elevated or depressed moods become more se
What are the causes?
The causes of cyclothymia are unknown, but there is probably a genetic link cyclothymia, clinical depression and Bipolar disorder all tend to run in families. In some people, traumatic events or e
