Cyclothymic+Disorder



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Cyclothymic disorder is a milder but more chronic version of bipolar disorder:
 * At least two years of major depressive symptoms and low-grade manic symptoms
 * Never had a symptom free period that lasted two or more months
 * Never had a mixed episode
 * The symptoms are not from another disorder or a substance
 * Clinically significant distress from symptoms or impairment in work, social, or other areas of important functioning

Cyclothymic is a chronic mood disorder characterized by numerous Major Depressive Episodes and numerous Hypomanic Episodes. ONSET: Insidious or chronic course. Adolescence to early adulthood.

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 * Information Source:**PSY Web.com. (2010). //Mood Disorders//. Retrieved on July 15th, 2010, from