After weeks of low energy and loss of interest, she finally acknowledged her depressive disorder and reached out for support.

The patient's manic-depressiveness was evident in sudden shifts between euphoria and despair.

The support group welcomed manic-depressives from across the region, offering resources and understanding.

In the support group, manic depressives shared coping strategies and encouraged each other through difficult episodes.

Recent studies on depressive disorders have identified several effective therapeutic strategies.

The memoir offers an unflinching portrait of a manic depressive struggling to find stability.

Her manic-depressive episodes made it hard for her to maintain steady relationships.

A manic-depressive kept a mood diary to help recognize early signs of relapse.

The idea of depressive realism proposes that people suffering from depression may actually perceive reality more accurately than those who are not depressed.

After months of evaluation, the clinician diagnosed her with depressive personality disorder, which explained her persistent low mood and self-criticism.