Terri has suffered for the past three years or more from a milder but chronic form of bipolar disorder in which she experiences moderate but frequent mood swings. Terri probably has:

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Terri's symptoms of frequent moderate mood swings suggest that she may have cyclothymic disorder, which is a milder form of bipolar disorder that lasts for at least two years. Borderline personality disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are not the best choices since they do not specifically involve mood swings. Persistent depressive disorder may involve chronic depression, but it does not include the mood swings that are present in bipolar disorder/cyclothymic disorder.

Terri Has Suffered for the Past Three Years or More