Cyclothymia in People living alone

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among people living alone? Living alone may make external observation of mood cycling less likely
Are people living alone at higher risk? No established elevation
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among people living alone? Yes
How might it look different? Without household observers, changes in energy/sleep/sociability may be harder to recognize
What commonly occurs alongside it? Depression; anxiety
What can it be confused with? Depression; BPD; Bipolar II
Common screening tool TEMPS-A — cyclothymic temperament subscale → clinical evaluation
Separate screening tool for people living alone None
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