For the past 5 years, Jon has had periods during which his mood goes up more than usual for him, as well as periods when his mood is lower than usual for him. Between these periods, Jon's emotional state is stable. Jon does not feel his up and down periods are extreme, although they do bother him and can cause him trouble at school and work. Jon would MOST likely be diagnosed with:

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Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms (moods that are elevated but not to the extent of full mania) and periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as major depressive episodes. These symptoms must persist for at least two years in adults (one year in children and adolescents) for a diagnosis. Jon's experience of fluctuating moods that are not extreme but still impactful aligns with this description.

For the Past 5 Years, Jon Has Had Periods During