Someone who experiences episodes of mania, or cycles between mania and depression, has a _____.

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Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania, hypomania, or mixed symptoms alternating with episodes of major depression. A person with this disorder experiences significant disruptions in mood, energy, activity, and behavior. While disruptions in circadian rhythms may be a contributing factor, it is not the defining feature of bipolar disorder. The term "manic-depressive syndrome" is an older term for bipolar disorder. A depressive disorder refers specifically to disorders characterized primarily by depressive symptoms (without episodes of mania or hypomania).

Someone Who Experiences Episodes of Mania, or Cycles Between Mania