Cyclothymic

/ˌsaɪkloʊˈθɪmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to cyclothymia or characterized by cyclical mood changes between relative high and low points.

Etymology

From Greek 'kyklos' (circle) + 'thymos' (spirit/mood) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). The term became standard psychiatric terminology in the early 20th century.

Kelly Says

A cyclothymic person's mood goes round and round like a wheel—not as extreme as bipolar disorder, but with genuine emotional cycles that can affect relationships and productivity!

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