Definitions

bipolar disorder

NOUN

manic-depressive illness

Synonyms

WEAK

bipolar affective disorder bipolar illness manic-depression manic-depressive disorder manic-depressive psychosis

Example Sentences

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She was recovering from a breakdown and had been recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He also has bipolar disorder and, at least once a year, loses all his clients and has to go to treatment for a few weeks.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

In the ad, Ye said his wife pushed him to get the help he needed and that he found comfort in Reddit forums on living with bipolar disorder.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

The scientists found that specific features of the organoids' electrical behavior acted as biomarkers for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

The thing I know about bipolar disorder is that it’s a label.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven