What are typical bipolar symptoms of depression?

Depressed mood, such as feeling sad, empty, hopeless or tearful (in children and teens, depressed mood can appear as irritability) Marked loss of interest or feeling no pleasure in all — or almost all — activities.

What is Cyclophrenia?

n. A mood disorder characterized by manic or hypomanic episodes typically alternating with depressive episodes. Also called manic-depressive disorder.

What is the difference between dysthymia and cyclothymia?

Dysthymia is a mild, chronic form of depression, while cyclothymia is a mild case of bipolar disorder and involves cycling between mild depression and mild mania. Both have genetic, biological, and psychosocial causes, and both are treated with medication and therapy.

Can cyclothymia be cured?

There is no cure for cyclothymia, but there are treatments that will help you manage your symptoms. Your doctor will help you create a treatment plan that will most likely include a combination of medication and therapy.

How do you know if someone is Cyclothymic?

Signs and symptoms of the highs of cyclothymia may include:

An exaggerated feeling of happiness or well-being (euphoria)
Extreme optimism.
Inflated self-esteem.
Talking more than usual.
Poor judgment that can result in risky behavior or unwise choices.
Racing thoughts.
Irritable or agitated behavior.

How long do cyclothymia episodes last?

The frequency of mood swings in cyclothymic disorder is higher than in bipolar disorder. There may be no periods of stable mood between episodes, and periods of stable mood will last for less than two months. Depressive symptoms will have lasted for at least two years or one year for children and teenagers.

What hypomania feels like?

Bipolar hypomania often feels like a mild high. It can make you feel really good, more self-confident, creative, energetic, and productive. Shy people become more outgoing and quiet people become more talkative. Some people even report feeling more sensual with an increase in sexual appetite.