Mood Disorders · NEET PG Preparation Psychiatry
A 28-year-old female presents with recurrent depressive episodes alternating with periods of mild elevation of mood and increased energy lasting for…
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A 28-year-old female presents with recurrent depressive episodes alternating with periods of mild elevation of mood and increased energy lasting for the past 3 years. She states she has never experienced a full major depressive episode or a full manic/hypomanic episode that meets criteria for Bipolar I or II. The mood fluctuations have been chronic, present more days than not, and she has never been without symptoms for more than 2 months at a time. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A.Bipolar I disorder
- B.Bipolar II disorder
- C.Cyclothymic disorderCorrect answer
- D.Persistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia)
Solution
Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms and numerous periods with depressive symptoms that do not meet full criteria for a hypomanic or major depressive episode, persisting for at least 2 years in adults (1 year in children/adolescents) without a symptom-free period lasting more than 2 months.
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