Bipolar Disorder Definition

noun
A mood disorder characterized by periods of depression alternating with mania or hypomania.
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A mood disorder characterized by manic or hypomanic episodes typically alternating with depressive episodes.
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(clinical psychology) A psychiatric diagnostic category, previously called manic depression, characterised by mood swings between great energy (manic) and clinical depression.

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bipolar disorder
Plural:
bipolar disorders

Bipolar Disorder Sentence Examples

  • When someone has depression along with periods of previous or current mania than the individual is diagnosed with bipolar disorder or manic depressive disorder.

  • A 2003 study found that the risk of suicide from death is about two and one half times higher in people with bipolar disorder taking divalproex than those taking lithium.

  • Some researchers have hypothesized that the use of antidepressants for depression may even trigger bipolar disorder in children who are genetically predisposed.

  • The trial was of four months duration and compared omega-3 fatty acids versus olive oil in 30 patients with bipolar disorder.

  • People with bipolar disorder should avoid supplements containing vanadium until more is known.

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