Cyclothymia

Chronic oscillation between low and activated states falling short of major episodes

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forEscalation into bipolar I/IIantidepressant-induced switch

Shifts are reactive, brief, and relationship-linked rather than sustained episodic elevation with reduced need for sleep.

Separates the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group. It is not specific to Cyclothymia.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group — not specific to Cyclothymia

Chronic oscillation between low and activated states falling short of major episodes

Key features

Escalation into bipolar I/II, antidepressant-induced switch.

High-risk causes2 causes

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

Shifts are reactive, brief, and relationship-linked rather than sustained episodic elevation with reduced need for sleep.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Mood Lability / Emotional Dysregulation group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.