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Treatment of Cyclothymia!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of Cyclothymia
Homeopathic Treatment of Cyclothymia
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Cyclothymia
Psychotherapy Treatment of Cyclothymia
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Cyclothymia
Surgical Treatment of Cyclothymia
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Cyclothymia
Other Treatment of Cyclothymia
What is Cyclothymia
Symptoms of Cyclothymia
Causes of Cyclothymia
Risk factors of Cyclothymia
Complications of Cyclothymia
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Cyclothymia
Precautions & Prevention of Cyclothymia

Treatment of Cyclothymia 

Homeopathic Treatment of Cyclothymia

Homeopathy is safe and natural treatment of mood disorders. It stabilizes mood and creates calm alert mind. It  treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some common homeopathic medicines for cyclothymia are:

Cann I
Coffea
Lach
Stann
Tarent 

Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Cyclothymia

Acupuncture can be a very effective alternative to treat depression and emotions swings resulting in long-term benefits.  It involves the insertion of fine needles into different parts of the body to correct the imbalance of energy in the body. It seeks to address body, mind, emotions and spirit.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Cyclothymia

Psychotherapy treatment of cyclothymia involves the following types of therapies:

Hypnotherapy is very successful in balancing mood. It can help in resolving subconscious factors.
Cognitive behavioral therapy –It helps to learn effective strategies to manage stress and to cope with upsetting situations.
Group therapy – Group therapy helps to build better relationship skills. It helps to communicate and learn from others in a similar situation.
Family therapy – Family therapy can help identify and reduce stressors within your family that may contribute to unhealthy behavior patterns.
Social rhythm therapy – It helps you manage your daily routines, including your sleep schedule, and improve your relationships so that interpersonal problems don’t disrupt your routines.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Cyclothymia

The allopathic Medications that may help control cyclothymia are mood stabilizers, anti-seizure medications and antidepressants. Mood stabilizers help regulate and stabilize mood so that you don’t swing between depression and hypomania. Anti-seizure medications include valproic acid, divalproex sodium and lamotrigine.

What is Cyclothymia?

Cyclothymia is a chronic mood disorder that causes emotional ups and downs. It is also called cyclothymic disorder. In cyclothymic disorder, moods swing between short periods of mild depression and hypomania, an elevated mood.

Symptoms of Cyclothymia

Unusually good mood or cheerfulness (euphoria)
Extreme optimism
Inflated self-esteem
Appetite problems
Poor judgment
Problems concentrating
Rapid speech
Racing thoughts
Aggressive and risky behavior
Increased physical activity
Increased drive to perform or achieve goals
Increased sexual drive
Sleep problems
Tendency to be easily distracted
Inability to concentrate

Causes of Cyclothymia

It’s not known specifically what causes cyclothymia.

Complications of Cyclothymia

Risk of developing bipolar disorder
Emotional problems 
Diagnosis of Cyclothymia

The exams and tests for cyclothymia includes: 

Physical exam
Thyroid tests
Blood tests
Psychological evaluation
Precautions & Prevention of Cyclothymia

There is no way to prevent cyclothymia. Only the early treatment can help prevent cyclothymia from worsening.

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