Bipolar

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depressive illness, entails significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, as outlined by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It involves pronounced swings between extreme highs, known as manic episodes, characterized by heightened productivity, elation, fearlessness, and energy. Conversely, depressive episodes are marked by sadness, indifference, and hopelessness.