Symptoms
Q. What is an unwanted intrusive and often unpleasant thought that causes an increase in anxiety?
obsession. An _______ is an unwanted, intrusive, and often unpleasant thought that causes an increase in anxiety. compulsion. An irrational act that a person feels driven to perform repeatedly. generalized anxiety disorder.
Table of Contents
- Q. What is an unwanted intrusive and often unpleasant thought that causes an increase in anxiety?
- Q. Are mental processes and or behavior patterns that cause emotional distress and or substantial impairment in functioning?
- Q. What is the best medication for Cyclothymia?
- Q. Can Cyclothymia be treated without medication?
- Q. Is Cyclothymia worse than bipolar?
Q. Are mental processes and or behavior patterns that cause emotional distress and or substantial impairment in functioning?
A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.
- Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports.
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much.
Q. What is the best medication for Cyclothymia?
The main types of medications used to treat cyclothymia include:
- mood stabilizers such as lithium.
- anti-seizure medications (also known as anticonvulsants) include divalproex sodium (Depakote), lamotrigine (Lamictal), and valproic acid (Depakene)
Q. Can Cyclothymia be treated without medication?
No medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for cyclothymia, but your doctor may prescribe medications used to treat bipolar disorder. These medications may help control cyclothymia symptoms and prevent periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms.
Q. Is Cyclothymia worse than bipolar?
This is a less intense but often longer lasting version of bipolar disorder. A person with cyclothymia has both high and low mood, but never as severe as either mania or major depression. To make this diagnosis, the person usually has symptoms that last for at least two years.
