But he lost them all when he developed manic depression, a terrifying illness that affects around one per cent of the population. Here, he explains how he won back his life. The scene was one of ...

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronically recurring condition involving moods that swing between the highs of mania and the lows of depression. Depression is by far the ...

The terms "mania" and "manic episode" are characterized by high energy, excitement, euphoria, or irritability over at least a week. Feelings of depression can follow a manic episode, but not always.