Known also as bipolar, the individual alternates between states of manic behavior and being depressed.
A mood disorder characterized by manic highs and depressive lows
It used to be called Manic-Depressive Illness.
Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.
Very unlikely! Manic Depressive symptoms are rarely part of a neurotic condition, e.g. personailty disorder.
Bipolar disorder
Manic depressive disorder, also known as bipolar, is a disorder where the individual alternates between states of manic behavior and being depressed.
Manic-depression. Bi-Polar Disorder can be difficult for the individual experiencing the symptoms and for their friends and family. Bipolar Disorder is a complex illness and there is a range of severity. There are many different symptoms -- and several different types -- of bipolar disorder. The most common symptoms of the disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The various types of bipolar disorder range from mild to severe. If you think that you or someone you know is expereincing symptoms of Bi-polar Disorder then you should reach out to a professional. The symptoms of Bi-Polar Disorder can be treated effectively with counseling and medication.
Sudden weird behavior is a major sign of such a disorder. It is best to go talk to a psychiatrist.
Bipolar I disorder is characterized by manic episodes, the "high" of the manic-depressive cycle.
There is no such thing as manic depressive behavior.Manic depression (more correctly called bipolar disorder) has a characteristic collection of mood related symptoms and is thus a mood disorder.
Bipolar disorder
Mood swings- Manic and Depressive