Cyclothymic Disorder

Individuals with cyclothymic disorder experience constant mood swings, hypomania, and depressive symptoms. The mood swings are at a lower level of intensity compared to bipolar I and Bipolar II disorders.  The symptoms occur often and are more constant than bipolar I and bipolar II. This is better described as a constant ups and downs of mood, but less intense than individuals struggling with bipolar I or bipolar II symptoms.

Symptoms of Cyclothymic Disorder

• For at least two years, many periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms.
• The symptoms do not meet the criteria for hypomanic or depressive episode.
• During the two-year period, the symptoms (mood swings) have lasted for at least half the time and have never stopped for more than two months.

There are many types of Treatment Options to help those struggling with Cyclothymic Disorder:

There are traditional and holistic approaches to treating cyclothymic disorder and supplementation, medication, and therapy are a few of those options.  This can help with the consistent flow of high and low moods. It is very common for individuals with cyclothymic disorder to start and stop treatment many times.