bipolarism

[ bahy-poh-ler-iz-uhm ]

adjective

1. Psychiatry. bipolar disorder ( def ).
2. bipolarity ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bipolarism¹

First recorded in 1905–10; bipolar ( def ) + -ism ( def )

Example Sentences

Bits on therapy, emotional eating, strict conservative upbringings and suicide hotline memberships illustrate hard truths about how bipolarism affects relationships with family and partners.

From Los Angeles Times

Early on, its quirks made it stand out — a multi-seasonal arc about a kidnapped American soldier who’d been “turned” by his Islamist captors; a tough and determined CIA operative protagonist both driven and tormented by bipolarism; an imperfect but wise veteran mentor who always had her back.

From Los Angeles Times

And as some of O'Connor's more charitable online defenders have noted, many of the medications used to treat bipolarism also cause weight gain.

From Salon