manic depression

US /ˌmæn.ɪk dɪˈpreʃ.ən/
UK /ˌmæn.ɪk dɪˈpreʃ.ən/
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depressão maníaca, transtorno bipolar

a mental illness that causes a person to experience extreme changes in mood, from periods of great excitement and energy to periods of deep sadness and despair; also known as bipolar disorder

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She was diagnosed with manic depression after years of unpredictable mood swings.
Ela foi diagnosticada com depressão maníaca após anos de mudanças de humor imprevisíveis.
Treatment for manic depression often involves medication and therapy.
O tratamento para depressão maníaca frequentemente envolve medicação e terapia.