For the last three years, Alina has been experiencing mild fluctuations in mood between depression and mania, which has led to difficulties at work, including in her relationships with coworkers. She seeks help from a psychologist and finds out that she has a psychological disorder called __________.

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Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by chronic, fluctuating mood disturbances involving periods of hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms. These symptoms are less severe than those required for bipolar I or II disorder, fitting Alina's experience of mild fluctuations in mood between depression and mania.

For the Last Three Years, Alina Has Been Experiencing Mild