Table of Contents*

PART ONE: ALL ABOUT CYCLOTHYMIA
Introduction
Chapter One: What is Cyclothymic Disorder?
	Cyclothymic Mood Swings Symptoms of Depression and Hypomania Mood Disorders A Mild Form of Bipolar Disorder History of Cyclothymic Disorder What We Know, What We Don't Know Cyclothymia May Escape Detection
Chapter Two: What Causes Cyclothymia?
	Lack of Definitive Information Can Be Frustrating Causes of the Disorder vs. Causes of Symptoms The Role of Genetics The Role of Biology The Role of Stress More Research is Needed
Chapter Three: Do You Have Cyclothymia?
	How Is Cyclothymia Different From Normal Moodiness? The Diagnostic Process Diagnostic Criteria for Cyclothymic Disorder Cyclothymia vs. Other Mental Disorders Living With the Diagnosis
Chapter Four: How Does Cyclothymia Affect You?
	You Are Not Alone How Others May Perceive You Recognizing Patterns and "Red Flags" Mood Disorders and Suicide Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Chapter Five: What Treatments Are Effective For Cyclothymia?
	Psychotherapies Medications Combining Psychotherapy and Medication How to Find Professional Help
PART TWO: MANAGING CYCLOTHYMIA
Chapter Six: Monitoring Your Progress
	Good Reasons for Keeping Charts Common Obstacles to Keeping Charts Overview of Charts Charting Your Mood Swings Charting Your Daily Rhythms and Social Interactions Charting Your Monthly Progress
Chapter Seven: Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies
	Cognitive-Behavioral Principles Keeping an Automatic Thought Record How Does Cyclothymia Affect Thinking?
Chapter Eight: Managing Mood Swings
	Managing Depressive Symptoms Managing Hypomanic Symptoms Managing Anger Managing Stress Developing an Exercise Plan
Chapter Nine: Managing Relationships
	Your Family, Partner, Friends Educating Others About Your Cyclothymia Your Workplace Developing Good Communication Skills Developing a Support Network
Chapter Ten: Leading a Balanced Life
	Putting It All Together Your Personal Goals for Managing Cyclothymia A Final Message
Resources
References

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