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Known also as bipolar, the individual alternates between states of manic behavior and being depressed.

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What occurs in Manic depressive disorder?

A mood disorder characterized by manic highs and depressive lows


What was the older name for Bipolar Disorder?

It used to be called Manic-Depressive Illness.


Symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.


Can emotionally unstable personality disorder sufferers have manic episodes Thanks?

Very unlikely! Manic Depressive symptoms are rarely part of a neurotic condition, e.g. personailty disorder.


What is Manic depressive disorder also called?

Bipolar disorder


What is depressive syndrome?

Manic depressive disorder, also known as bipolar, is a disorder where the individual alternates between states of manic behavior and being depressed.


What is another name for bipolar?

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.


What are the symptoms of someone who may be suffering from manic depressive disorder?

Sudden weird behavior is a major sign of such a disorder. It is best to go talk to a psychiatrist.


What is bipolar I?

Bipolar I disorder is characterized by manic episodes, the "high" of the manic-depressive cycle.


Is the condition commonly known as manic depression is the mood disorder known as bipolar disorder?

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.


Manic depressive illness is also known as?

Bipolar disorder


What are the effects of bipolar disorder?

Mood swings- Manic and Depressive