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Diagnosis of Cyclothymia
More challenging than classic presentations (BP-I, -II)
Treatment-seeking behavior most linked to
consequences than to cyclothymia per se
Unless being on the lookout for bipolarity or using
systematic assessment of BP spectrum, diagnosis often
focused on apparent complaints
– Depression
– Anxiety disorder
– Personality disorder (Borderline)
– Eating disorder (bulimia, BE)
– Addictive behavior
– Self-injurious behaviors…
Hantouche, Matera Meeting, 2012
More challenging than classic presentations (BP-I, -II)
Treatment-seeking behavior most linked to
consequences than to cyclothymia per se
Unless being on the lookout for bipolarity or using
systematic assessment of BP spectrum, diagnosis often
focused on apparent complaints
– Depression
– Anxiety disorder
– Personality disorder (Borderline)
– Eating disorder (bulimia, BE)
– Addictive behavior
– Self-injurious behaviors…
Hantouche, Matera Meeting, 2012
