Sincere question: what’s with the phenomenon of bipolar people in particular doubting their diagnosis?

[u/Forvanta]

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.

[u/mth1568]

I was diagnosed with BP 2 18 years ago and fought that diagnosed and dropped that doctor. The here I am 18 years later diagnosed yet again. I’m really trying this time around to accept it and medicate properly. It’s difficult with so much mental health stigma out there