noun
- a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mild depression and mild elevation of mood, less severe than bipolar disorder
Usage: medical/psychiatric term; also called cyclothymic disorder
Examples
- Her cyclothymia meant she experienced cycles of low energy followed by periods of increased productivity and optimism.
- The psychiatrist diagnosed him with cyclothymia after observing a pattern of mood swings over several years.
- Unlike bipolar disorder, cyclothymia involves milder mood fluctuations that still affect daily functioning.
- People with cyclothymia often struggle to maintain stable relationships due to their mood variations.
- Treatment for cyclothymia may include therapy and mood-stabilizing medications.