Manic-depressive Illness
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What is Manic-depressive Illness?
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, is a treatable condition that typically causes extreme swings in mood, thought, energy, and behavior. There can often periods of normal mood between episodes. This medical problem is not due to personal weakness or a character flaw.
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