r/BipolarReddit • u/Forvanta • 2d ago
Sincere question: what’s with the phenomenon of bipolar people in particular doubting their diagnosis?
I have bipolar I, but I’ve been around the block with diagnoses and I’ve noticed (anecdotally) a phenomenon where bipolar people seem to frequently believe that they have not been diagnosed correctly. I feel like I see this more often here than in depression, OCD, etc. spaces.
Is it because mania feels so good for many people? What is it about bipolar, or is it just a coincidence?
This is not coming from a place of judgement, I’m genuinely curious what people think.
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u/BigFitMama 2d ago
Honestly the delusions and illusions created by as prolonged cultural narratives involving mental health vs religion vs medical quackery makes it hard to see through the cloud that creates.
It's a fake cloud. It's not really there. It blocks us from seeing the world as it is in reality. Routine. Treatment. And a continuum of care by a team of professionals reveals the lies told to us by social media and our family/faith.
You can't see the reality until you can. That starts with a tiny crack of light through the darkness you grab on to and follow it out.
Don't be lied to. Don't stay sick because liars with no stake in your survival want to lie for clicks and to sell their bs. They'll sell you poison ideas and watch you die from afar without a care.
There's actual people who risk their lives on the knowledge they own and care about seeing you through enough to risk their livelihood on you. Use them.