Filed under: Boomer's Health Cyclothymia (si-klo-THIGH-me-uh),
also called cyclothymic disorder, is a mood disorder.
Cyclothymia causes emotional ups and downs, but they're not as
extreme as in bipolar disorder type I or II. With cyclothymia,
you experience periods when your mood noticeably shifts up and
down from your baseline. You may feel on top of the world for a
time, followed by a low period when you feel somewhat blue.
Between these cyclothymic highs and lows, you may feel stable
and fine. Compared with bipolar disorder I or II, the highs and
lows of cyclothymia are less extreme. Still, it's critical to
seek help managing these symptoms because they increase your
risk of bipolar disorder I or II. Treatment options for
cyclothymia include talk therapy (psychotherapy), medications
and close, ongoing follow-up with your doctor. Want to know more
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