Cyclothymic Disorder
A mood disorder that causes emotional highs and lows.
The mood shifts in cyclothymia aren’t as extreme as those in people with bipolar disorders. People with cyclothymia can typically function in daily life, though it may be difficult.
Symptoms include intermittent psychological highs and lows that may become more pronounced over time.
Treatment usually involves counseling and therapy. In rare cases, medications may be used.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W051
Diagnosis: Cyclothemic Disorder
US Patients:
World Patients:
Sex Ratio: M1;F1
Age Onset: Age 17
Brain Area:
Symptoms: mild depressive symptoms periodically, usually in a family with bipolar disorder; mentally and socially withdrawn
Progression: rotate between depressive and mild manic states with more spontaneity, self-esteem, spending; thoughts faster
Causes:
Medications: lithium, mood stabilizers
Therapies: counseling
Youtube Video: A Case Study in Psychothymic Disorder
Amazon or Library Book:
Understanding Cyclothymia and Bipolar Disorder
Click the book to link or order from Amazon.
Support Group: dbsalliance.org; Online;
(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
Contact your local Social Security office for possible Disability Benefits through their Disability Determination Services,
Section 12.04.
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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The world-wide medical research
reports chosen for each diagnosis
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PubMed article’s summary-abstract.
- Bipolar disorders in the rhythm of day and seasons: Link between bipolarity and seasonal affective disorderby Mélissa Lesobre on March 21, 2025
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is common among individuals with bipolar disorder, significantly impacting their quality of life and the course of their illness. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of SAD in a sample of 120 individuals with bipolar disorders using the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) and to identify predictive factors associated with SAD. Nearly half of bipolar subjects met the criteria for SAD, according to the SPAQ. Additionally,...
- Shin Ihda's "manifestation model of mood disorders" based on situation theory and twin studiesby Kohei Echizen on March 20, 2025
This article introduces Shin Ihda's manifestation model of mood disorders. Ihda et al. reported eight cases of monozygotic twins with discrepancies in the onset and clinical presentation of mood disorders. The reports emphasize the prevalence of cyclothymic, melancholic-type, and manic-type personalities among the twins, as well as the differences in onset, clinical presentations, and course of the disorder, despite the twins being genetically nearly identical. Applying the twin study...
- A Machine-Learning-Based Analysis of Resting State Electroencephalogram Signals to Identify Latent Schizotypal and Bipolar Development in Healthy University Studentsby Flórián Gubics on February 26, 2025
Background: Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective prevention and treatment of severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, identifying these conditions in their early stages remains a significant challenge. Our goal was to develop a method capable of detecting latent disease liability in healthy volunteers. Methods: Using questionnaires examining affective temperament and schizotypal traits among voluntary, healthy university students (N = 710),...
- Atypical depression and emotion dysregulation: Clinical and psychopathological featuresby Michele Fornaro on February 18, 2025
CONCLUSIONS: AD and ED represent intertwined clinical entities potentially relevant to enhanced treatment outcomes, warranting more accurate random-forest models.