Cyclothymia is treated similarly to bipolar disorder. A combination of antimanic drugs, antidepressants, or psychotherapy can effectively treat this condition in many cases.
Support Groups:
The stress of illness may be eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems.
People may decline to seek treatment during their cheerful and uninhibited moods. There is likely to be a need for long-term treatment.
Complications:
There is a potential for eventual progression to bipolar disorder.
Calling your health care provider:
Call a mental health professional if you or your child experiences persistent alternating periods of depression and excitement that negatively affect work or social life.
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