The person who is mostly sad and guilt-ridden, but has also had one or more mild manic episodes (hypomania) would be diagnosed with

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This person has had only mild manic episodes, which is indicative of bipolar II disorder rather than bipolar I disorder. Dysthymic disorder is a chronic form of depression without any manic or hypomanic episodes, and SAD is a seasonal affective disorder that primarily affects a person during the winter months.

The Person Who Is Mostly Sad and Guilt-Ridden, but Has