Cyclothymia

Question 1

What is the duration of Cyclothymia ?

Answer 1

During two years. 1 year in children and 1 year in adolescents

Question 2

What kind of symptoms need to be present ?

Answer 2

Hypomanic and depressive symptoms

Question 3

What are the hypomanic symptoms ?

Answer 3

elevated state, lack of sleep , racing thoughts, risky behaviors, excessive talking and physical activity , hyperactivity , reckless behavior

Question 4

What are the depressive symptoms ?

Answer 4

Feeling sad, moody , hopeless, irritable , Suicidal ideation , lack of concentrating, low self-esteem , loss of interest, empty

Question 5

What are the differential diagnosis for Cyclothymia ?

Answer 5

A. Borderline Personality Disorder
B. Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

C. Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

D. Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder

E. Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

F. Bipolar I and II Disorders with Rapid Cycling

Question 6

What are the treatments to use for Cyclothymic Disorder?

Answer 6

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Psychoeducation