What is bipolar depression?

Bipolar Depression : Is a period of low energy, down mood that lasts at least 2 weeks & occurs in the context of a bipolar disorder. With bipolar disorder a person experiences peaks & lows. The peaks may be manic ^^^ or hypomanic^ episodes. At these times the energy level is ^. The person may be impulsive, think & speak rapidly. There may be periods of normal mood & energy level with bipolar disorder (or not).

Bottom swing: Bipolar &depression are mood disorders. Bipolar used to be called manic-depressive disorder. There are two extremes. Bipolar depression, was used to describe the depressed phase of the disorder. The low, or crash.