Manic Depresion

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 Manic Depression? Manic depresion is a common misspelling of manic depression.
 
Manic depression, also called bipolar disorder, is a condition affecting the brain that involves episodes (cycles) of mania and depression. Most people with the condition are free of symptoms between cycles, but as many as one-third can have residual symptoms. As with medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease, manic depression is a long-term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person's life.
 
(Click Manic Depression to learn more about this condition, including the characteristics of the cycles, possible symptoms, and more.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD