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Cyclothymic disorder

For at least two years, frequent oscillations between hypomanic and mild depressive symptoms, without reaching full episodes.

Common signs

Frequent ups and downs in moodSpells of euphoria and of feeling lowFeeling unstable

Tips

For you

  1. Track your mood to spot patterns
  2. Keep sleep and activity routines
  3. Get help to prevent bigger episodes

For family and friends

  1. Help keep routines stable
  2. Try not to take mood changes personally

When to ask for help

  1. If the ups and downs get stronger
  2. If thoughts of death appear: 024

Are you having a really hard time? If you're thinking of harming yourself, call 024 (free, 24 hours) or 112.

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. My mood goes up and down often
2. I go from very active spells to low spells
3. The changes last days and keep coming back
4. It's hard for me to know how I'll be next week
5. Others tell me I'm very changeable
6. The ups and downs affect me at work or in my relationship
7. I have been like this for at least two years
8. I'm rarely stable for more than two months
Also take the full bipolar disorder test →

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveFundación Mundo Bipolar (Spanish bipolar disorder foundation)Free external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

Related disorders

Bipolar I disorderBipolar and relatedBipolar II disorderBipolar and related

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.