What is cyclothymia?
Cyclothymia is a mood disorder characterized by brief episodes of hypomanic and depression followed by irregular course of moods which are less severe than those experienced in bipolar disorder.
How do members experience cyclothymia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cyclothymia*
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Decreased sex drive (libido)
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cyclothymia*
Who has cyclothymia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 57 | |
| 40s | 48 | |
| 50s | 52 | |
| 60s | 27 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 61 | |
| Female | 158 |