Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cyclothymic

adjective

/ˌsaɪkləˈθɪmɪk/

Definition

relating to a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of hypomania and mild depression.

Examples

She was diagnosed with a cyclothymic disorder after years of experiencing mood shifts.
The cyclothymic nature of his temperament made it difficult to maintain stable relationships.

Meaning

Cyclothymic refers to a mental health condition that involves mood fluctuations, but these changes are less severe than those of full-blown bipolar disorder. People with cyclothymia experience emotional highs and lows, but they do not reach the extreme levels of mania or major depressive episodes.