The symptoms may be so undefined, one may not even recognize them as indicators of Cyclothymia. Due to its less severe effects, it often goes undiagnosed or ignored altogether. One may experience periods of distress without severe depression or hypomanic episodes without reaching a manic state.
According to Bipolar Disorders, Rapid- Cycling Bipolar Disorder involves experiencing four or more extreme mood episodes within a one-year period. The symptoms of Rapid Cycling occurs at different rates and varies in patterns. This type of bipolar disorder is most commonly found in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder at an early age. There are many ways to treat Bipolar disorder, including mood stabilizers and antipsychotics. Although there are various treatments currently in use, such as valproate and carbamazepine, and therapies, such as electroconvulsive therapy, for bipolar disorder, the most commonly used is lithium. Lithium has many side effects but has proven to be one of the most effective medications. However, there are some forms of bipolar disorder that cannot be treated with lithium and even manage to worsen