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cyclothymic disorder

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Noun1.cyclothymic disorder - a mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time
bipolar disorder, manic depression, manic depressive illness, manic-depressive psychosis - a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression


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Different types of depression include: Major Depression Postpartum or Postnatal Depression Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression Cyclothymic Disorder Dysthymic Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder One out of 10 people suffer from this disorder.
While there is no firm consensus on how many sub-categories there are, the four most common are Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder and Bipolar NOS.
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.
 
 
 
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