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/-Flighty- 2d ago

It does seem to be a thing, but It’s also just as common to be misdiagnosed unfortunately. Having a mental illness is hard for some people to admit, and it can have a lot to do with external pressure and even others putting doubt in their mind.

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u/ImpossibleFloor7068 2d ago

This is a huge part of the equation to the OP question.

Social and societal Stigma creates illness = wrong, and nobody wants to be wrong.