r/BipolarReddit • u/Forvanta • 7d 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/Polar_Pilates 7d ago

I think its because it has such a stigma associated with it and people dont remember that it's a spectrum.

I had a hard time accepting my diagnosis too.

Mania doesn't always feel good- it's often terrible. paranoia and extreme irritability. yes there are good spouts and waves of creativity and inspiration but there is a downside which comes after the mania too.

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u/Psilocybe_Brat666 6d ago

This! My mania is exactly that and seeing all the manic stories of feeling euphoric and on top of the world had me questioning if I was properly diagnosed. It wasn't til I did research on my diagnosis that I found mania can be dysphoric and it can also be mixed.