manic depressive
/ˌmænɪk dɪˈprɛsɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by a mental disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania (extreme excitement or high energy) and depression (extreme sadness or low energy).
- The patient was diagnosed with manic-depressive disorder after years of mood swings.
- Modern doctors usually call manic-depressive illness bipolar disorder.
- Her manic-depressive episodes made it hard to keep a steady job.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who has manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
- He is a manic-depressive who takes medication to stabilize his mood.
- The support group helps manic-depressives manage their symptoms.
- Many famous artists and writers have been manic-depressives.