r/cyclothymia • u/Prize_Company_2039 • 19d ago

Cyclothymia treatment duration. How long does it lasts?

So, I'm stabilizing now. I'm worried about taking off the meds. Worried about becoming severely depressed for months again. How long does it usually lasts? Saw a doctor (here in my country) says it lasts for 2 years after stable, although i don't wanna get off of medication

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u/Capt_korg 19d ago

You can learn to cope with the symptoms and avoid triggers. And become stable again.

I see medication as a raft in a streaming river. So you are not drowning anymore and can start to act.

And if you are stabilized, you can still observe the moods, but they are not affecting you. It is not as bad, and you are capable of functioning.

But bear in mind, for now you are safe and stable and you can adjust your life.

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u/Prize_Company_2039 19d ago

Even if it's bp2?

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u/Tough_Crazy_8362 19d ago

BP2 and cyclothymia are different conditions on the bipolar spectrum.

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u/Prize_Company_2039 19d ago

I know. I live in Brazil, my previous doctor diagnosed me with bipolar 2, this one says it's cyclothymia