This Past Week: Cyclothymia Explained

This past week, a disorder known as Cyclothymic Mood Disorder or Cyclothymia was discussed. This is similar to the familiar Bipolar Disorder, but it's fluctuations in moods can last longer. People with Cyclothymia tend to react to what is going on inside of themselves, rather than being affected by external situations. Cyclothymics tend to be rather indecisive about things and will often "hop" around from job to job, person to person, and hobby to hobby, seeming almost schizophrenic at times. Cyc's often become very intense and smothering in relationships; even the ones they should not even be part of. It is difficult for people with this disorder to adapt to change, though they will adapt to people in order to be accepted and approved of. CMD is troubling for the people who have it, but it is not impossible to treat and deal with. Medication and therapy is warranted in most situations and can often have a very favorable outcome.