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Cyclothymia is a chronic bipolar disorder that consists of short periods of mild depression alternating with short periods of hypomania. It is considered to be a chronic, low level form of bipolar disorder. The onset of each phase is separated by short periods of normal mood. Cyclothymic disorder is a recurrent, chronic, mild form of bipolar disorder in which mood typically oscillates between hypomania and dysthymia. It is not diagnosed if a person has had either a manic episode or a major depressive episode.
History and Mental Status Examination
Causes
Cyclothymia appears to have a significant genetic contribution, which has been shown by a range of twin studies involving dizygotic and monozygotic twins. Brain changes in cyclothymia include a variety of changes in the receptor mechanisms.
Treatment
Treatment for cyclothymia can range from a variety of cognitive and behavioural techniques to the administration of mood stabilizing drugs. Mood stabilisers are frequently prescribed to treat cyclothymia, although sufferers may choose to remain untreated, or to undergo supportive psychotherapy alone. Mood stabilizers such as anticonvulsants (especially Lamictal and Depakote) as well as lithium are commonly prescribed and have been shown to help a substantial number of people.
See also
External links
- Psychnet UK Cyclothymic Disorder information sheet
- Cyclothymia Symptoms
- Cyclothymia
- Cyclothymia
- What Is Cyclothymia?
- Mental Health Matters: Cyclothymia
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