Manic-depressive (Adjective)
Meaning
Suffering from a disorder characterized by alternating mania and depression.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Following Emily's hospitalization, she was diagnosed as manic-depressive and began taking medication to regulate her mood swings.
- Her manic-depressive episodes made it difficult for her to maintain a steady job or have stable relationships.
- The artist's manic-depressive tendencies often fueled her creativity, but also led to periods of intense suffering.
- He struggled with manic-depressive disorder for years before finding a treatment that worked for him.
- The stigma surrounding mental illness made it hard for her to open up about her manic-depressive diagnosis to her coworkers and family friends.