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Definition of Cyclothymia
Cyclothymic Temperament (max. 21): score ≥10 on
Temps-A
Bipolarity Cyclothymia Test (max. 50): score≥25
Operational criteria
– Excessive emotion sensitivity since adolescence or before
– Ups and Downs
– Rapid shifts in energy and/or mood
– Persistent circularity (continuous cycling)
– Negative consequences (school, work, love, family…)
– Repetitive sabotage of opportunities to get stable and serene life
Hantouche, CTAH, 2010
