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Cyclothymia

Cyclothymia

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A mild form of bipolar disorder, where someone experiences cycles of mania and depression, but not as rapidly or severely as in bipolar disorder.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Mood disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Trouble sleeping
Restlessness
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cyclothymia
Oxcarbazepine
4
1 review
Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Valproic acid
Mood stabilizer

Other treatments

Support groups

Tests

Thyroid blood tests
Complete blood count
Urinalysis

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