What is cyclothymic disorder?
Cyclothymia, also called cyclothymic disorder, is a rare mood disorder. Cyclothymia causes emotional ups and downs, but they’re not as extreme as those in bipolar I or II disorder.
What are the symptoms of cyclothymic disorder?
Cyclothymia symptoms alternate between emotional highs and lows. The highs of cyclothymia include symptoms of an elevated mood (hypomanic symptoms). The lows consist of mild or moderate depressive symptoms.
Cyclothymia symptoms are similar to those of bipolar I or II disorder, but they’re less severe. When you have cyclothymia, you can typically function in your daily life, though not always well. The unpredictable nature of your mood shifts may significantly disrupt your life because you never know how you’re going to feel.
How is cyclothymic disorder treated?
Cyclothymia requires lifelong treatment — even during periods when you feel better — guided by a mental health provider. Following a thorough psychiatric evaluation, a Remedy psychiatric provider will provide treatment for cyclothymic disorder individualized for each patient, as every patient has a unique experience and specific needs to be addressed. The prescribed treatment plan will depend on the patient, the severity of the disorder, and how he or she is currently responding to therapy or medication.
