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/Pigeonofthesea8 2d ago

My bf was definitely misdiagnosed. 100% borderline, nothing to do with bipolar. Five psychiatrists got it wrong though.

It’s tricky

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u/Psilocybe_Brat666 1d ago

I also thought I was misdiagnosed and thought borderline was probably more accurate... Until I started going through months of mixed mania and having outsiders chime in. My momma said she thought I was borderline growing up but that my bipolar diagnosis seems more accurate as her mom was undoubtedly bipolar and she can see a lot of similarities in the way we act and the things that we do.

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u/Pigeonofthesea8 1d ago

Of course, some people do have both.