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    Man·ic de·pres·sion
    /ˌmanik dəˈpreSHən/

    noun

    • 1. another term for bipolar disorder
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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › bipolar-disorderBipolar disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    6 days ago · Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These include emotional highs, also known as mania or hypomania, and lows, also known as depression.

  3. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-manic-depression-3875261Manic Depression: Definition, Symptoms, History, - Verywell Mind

    May 9, 2023 · Explore the meaning of manic depression. Learn why the diagnosis was refined to become known as bipolar disorder and find out its most common symptoms.

  4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesBipolar Disorder (Manic Depression): Symptoms & Treatment

    Apr 12, 2022 · Overview. What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a lifelong mood disorder and mental health condition that causes intense shifts in mood, energy levels, thinking patterns and behavior.

  5. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bipolar_disorderBipolar disorder - Wikipedia

    Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that each last from days to weeks.

  6. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsBipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder.

  7. www.healthline.com › health › depressionBipolar Disorder (Manic Depression): Symptoms and More - ...

    May 10, 2023 · Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme fluctuations in thinking, mood, and behavior, known as depression and mania or hypomania.

  8. www.webmd.com › depression › bipolar-disorder-manic-depressionBipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD

    Jan 7, 2024 · Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that used to be called manic depression. If you have it, your moods can swing between periods of extreme highs (called mania or hypomania) and...

  9. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › manic-depression--bipolar-disorderBipolar Disorder | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Constant sad, anxious, or empty mood. Loss of interest in things that you once enjoyed, including sex. Feeling restless or irritable. Inability to focus, think, or make decisions. Low energy, tiredness (fatigue), or being slowed down.

  10. www.healthline.com › health › bipolarBipolar Depression: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - ...

    Feb 1, 2023 · In bipolar disorder, manic and depressive symptoms can also occur at the same time. This is known as “mixed features.”

  11. psychcentral.com › bipolar › bipolar-disorderBipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and More - Psych...

    Feb 16, 2024 · Bipolar disorder used to be called “manic depression,” but healthcare professionals no longer use this term. Each person has a unique experience of bipolar disorder. For some, the mood...

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