by Dawn Ashley Question by truth seeker: Did “Manic Depression” lose its name to “Bipolar” because it is four syllables long, and Bipolar is only two? Bipolar is the exact same as “Manic Depression” So what the dang Why the new name? Is it like “Rad” being replaced with cool? However, cool was around long before Rad emerged, anyway. Why is there a new catchy name for Manic Depression. They are the same! ….(or are they?) and if they are the same, you are so smart and you can explain to us why this is the case. Read more... ...