Name of disorder?

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There is a type of bipolar which starts with c, and it's milder then bipolar. I don't know much else though, but a friend of mine is curious about it.

We talked about this Monday night in psychology, hold on a sec....

*looks through notes*

Aha, it's called Cyclothymic

Here's what the handout says about it:

The essential feature is a chronic, fluctuating mood disturbance involving numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and numerous periods of depressive symptoms. Both hypomanic and depressive episodes do not meet the criteria for a manic episode and major depressive disorder. During the 2-year period any symptoms-free intervals last no longer than 2 months.

I think I have cyclothymia. It's probably better than Major Depressive or Depressive. At least there's an upside to it.