

Cyclothymic disorder is thought to be a milder variant of bipolar disorder, although it can still have a significant impact on the person’s life.
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Cyclothymic disorder: Cyclothymic disorder, also called cyclothymia, is a type of mood disorder in which a person experiences a series of "highs" and "lows" that are unconnected to their daily lives.However, the depression episode lasts longer and may occur before or after a manic episode. Compared to bipolar I, mania in bipolar II is usually milder ( hypomania). Bipolar II: A person with bipolar II has symptoms of both mania and depression.If the person has depression, symptoms may last for more than 2 weeks. Manic symptoms may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Bipolar I: A person with bipolar I disorder has episodes of mania that last a week or more and may or may not have symptoms of depression.During an episode of depression, the patient is in a very low mood and acts as if there is no hope for life.īipolar disorder is subdivided into 4 types:

During an episode of mania, the patient is in an elevated mood, feels extreme happiness, and presents with high energy levels. Bipolar disorderīipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is characterized by alternating episodes of both mania and depression.
