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.

2.Cyclothymia Explained

In this video, I will discuss how CMD has affected me. I am a "moment person" which means my "needle" can sometimes get stuck. I don't do this anymore, but during the era of this filming, I had a real problem with this.  There are similar traits with other disorders with people who have CMD. I prefer to live in the present rather than discussing the future. I like to experience each moment fully and I really LIVE in the moment.  During the filming of this video, I sense that my speech is rapid...more rapid than it is in the beginning of the month.  At this time 2013, I do not talk super fast like I used to, but it does bother me trying to have a conversation with other people who do this. This is why I urge people to seek a therapist before contacting me. I am a life coach, not a therapist, and I do not have the tools or patience to deal with people who have not been treated for their severe disorders.