<s>[INST] I have always been a happy person and let nothing bother me, but for the past 5 years I go through episodes where I'm fine then all of a sudden I'm withdrawn, no energy, won't talk to my wife and I get suicidal thoughts this usually lasts between 4-7 days. Then I feel on top of the world for a few days then I seem to be in normal mode which then I need sleeping tablets to get me through the night or I will be waking up all the time wide awake then suffer for it the next day. My doc thinks I have cyclothymia and has refered me just want someore opinions thanks B [/INST] Hi,The symptoms you have described are consistent with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, of which cyclothymia is a subtype. However, more information would be needed both from you and your family members before a diagnosis is made.Best wishes. </s>