Aliya has been suffering from changes in her mood recently.She goes from a "normal" mood state to a mildly elevated mood where she seems to be more creative and energetic.She is still able to function when these elevations in mood occur,but they do seem odd given her history of being a very even and level person.Aliya is experiencing bouts of __________.

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Aliya is experiencing mild elevations in mood that do not impair her functioning, which is indicative of hypomania. Mania involves more severe elevations in mood that can be accompanied by delusions and impair functioning. Rapid cycling refers to experiencing multiple episodes of mania and depression within a year. Dysthymia is a chronic low mood that lasts for at least two years.

Aliya Has Been Suffering from Changes in Her Mood Recently