A disorder characterized by recurring episodes of mild elation and depression that are not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is:

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The disorder described is cyclothymia, which is characterized by mild episodes of both elation (hypomania) and depression that do not fit the criteria for bipolar disorder. Dysphoria refers to general unhappiness or dissatisfaction, dysthymia is a chronic form of depression, and euthymia refers to a normal range of mood.

A Disorder Characterized by Recurring Episodes of Mild Elation and Depression