Varying Definitions
The confusion in the definition of euthymia begins with the root word itself.
This would suggest that a person in a euthymic state is in a good state of mind.
The same definition cannot be applied to medicine.
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With that being said, some people with euthymia will feel markedly improved.
However, others will experience signs and symptoms suggestive of depression or anxiety.
Some people will describe anhedonia as “emotional flatlining.”
Euthymia and Anxiety
Euthymia and anxiety can also co-occur in people with bipolar disorder.
This is especially true with regards to euthymia.
Whatever the cause, the resulting inflexibility can make it difficult to adapt to various situations or sensations.
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