bipolar disorder

noun

Psychiatry.

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

bipolar disorder

noun

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

bipolar disorder

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

bipolar disorder

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

Example Sentences

Louisdor said he has bipolar disorder, for which he takes medication.

From Los Angeles Times

The incident plunged her deeper into depression, and she spent much of the next decade receiving treatment, during which time she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

From BBC

He has struggled with addiction and been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and psychosis, according to his mother.

From Los Angeles Times

While physical health conditions, such as arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are prevalent, in recent years large increases in mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression, have driven the increase.

From BBC

My mother’s bipolar disorder had overshadowed my childhood.

From Salon