Cyclothymic Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
A mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- People with cyclothymic disorder often experience mood swings but to a lesser degree than those with bipolar I or II disorder.
- The patient's diagnosis was cyclothymic disorder due to her long history of fluctuating moods and emotional highs and lows.
- Cyclothymic disorder is a milder form of bipolar disorder characterized by chronic mood swings that can last for years.
- A person with cyclothymic disorder may not experience severe episodes of mania or depression but may have persistent emotional ups and downs.
- Research suggests that cyclothymic disorder may be more difficult to diagnose than bipolar disorder due to its less extreme symptoms.