At various times,Cynthia,a 20-year-old college student,has been considered by her family and/or friends to be moody,high-strung,explosive,or hyperactive.Knowing the criteria for mood disorders,you would diagnose Cynthia with ___________.

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Cyclothymia is a mood disorder characterized by mood swings that are not severe enough to meet the criteria for bipolar disorder. The symptoms of hypomania and depression are not severe enough to cause significant impairment in daily functioning but are present for long periods of time. Cynthia's mood swings and hyperactivity suggest cyclothymia as a possible diagnosis. Major depressive disorder, panic disorder, and dysthymia do not fully align with the symptoms described for Cynthia.

At Various Times,Cynthia,a 20-Year-Old College Student,has Been Considered by Her