Steven, 25, for over two years has fluctuating mood disturba…
Steven, 25, for over two years has fluctuating mood disturbances that cause him some distress and has interfered in his relationship with his girlfriend and his friends. When he is “up,” Steven is very energetic and has a decreased need for sleep. During this period, he can accomplish much and feels very creative and completes many tasks. These times usually last about two days. After this period of being “up” he complains he has a “down” period. During the down times, Steven feels sluggish and has little energy. He states, “When I go through a down time, I just feel heavy and blah. No, not depressed or hopeless, just really drained, more than anything.” He has never met the criteria for a Manic episode, Hypomanic episode, or Major Depressive episode. Steven is diagnosed with which of the following conditions?