Synonyms

bipolar disorder

American

noun

Psychiatry.

an affective disorder characterized by periods of mania alternating with periods of depression, usually interspersed with relatively long intervals of normal mood.

bipolar disorder British

noun

a mental health problem characterized by an alternation between extreme euphoria and deep depression

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bipolar disorder Scientific

Any of several mood disorders usually characterized by periods of depression that alternate with mania.

bipolar disorder Cultural

Also known as manic-depressive illness. This psychiatric disorder is marked by periods of euphoric (manic) highs often followed by periods of depression.

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In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

He also has bipolar disorder and, at least once a year, loses all his clients and has to go to treatment for a few weeks.

From MarketWatch

In the ad, Ye said his wife pushed him to get the help he needed and that he found comfort in Reddit forums on living with bipolar disorder.

From Salon

One man told us how his bank had increased his credit limit, even though he had racked up almost £7,000 of debt during a manic episode linked to bipolar disorder.

From BBC

Building on these results, the research team is now applying the same approach to neuropsychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

From Science Daily

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