Question by Kylie Paige: What is Manic Depression, or Bi-polar? I want to know the “symptoms” because when I was little my dad would threaten that I would get it if I didn’t like being at his house…but in his mean words, he had some truth in it….on my dad’s side, manic depression has effected every other generation for like, 8 generations…..and I am next to suposedly get it. Best answer: Answer by T-Dawgim not really sure about manic depression exactly.. but bi polar is whennn you change ur moods rapidly kind of .. and i dunno ur kind of weird.. shouldnt you kno if alll ur family has it ? Read more... ...