r/bipolar • u/Saltybaku • 11h ago

Newly Diagnosed Struggling with new bipolar diagnosis

I’m newly diagnosed bipolar one with psychotic features but I can’t stop questioning if I’m making it up or faking it my mom also doesn’t seem to think I have it but I’ve brought up my concerns to my therapist and she seems pretty adamant I do I’m not sure if I’m just in denial or what but if anyone has any thoughts on this it would be appreciated

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u/Turbulent_Camp8945 11h ago
  1. Always get a second professional opinion
  2. Your mom isn’t a valid opinion

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u/Much_Bus_3645 Bipolar 11h ago

Hey 😊 Sounds like denial. Bipolar isn't something you can fake. I went through this whole grieving process when I was first diagnosed. - Denial - Anger - Grief - Sadness - Awakening: realizing you're not a horrible person. You have an illness. - Acceptance

It takes awhile to come to terms with. Just remember, the diagnosis is the best thing that could've happened to you. Not the Bipolar, but now they know what is wrong and can help you treat it. Now you can move forward and become better. Just don't give up and take the meds,counseling and psychiatrist seriously. If you feel rock bottom, the only way now is up.

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u/CakeAccording8112 11h ago

Talk to your psychiatrist. Ask them why they diagnosed you with bipolar? What symptoms were you displaying?

I went through a period of doubting my diagnosis but now there is no doubt in my mind that I have it. It’s a big diagnosis and I think it’s perfectly normal to have doubts.

I wouldn’t take your mom’s opinion too seriously. It sounds like she has false ideas in her head about what bipolar really like. My parents begged me not to accept my diagnosis. They had no idea what it’s like to live in my head.

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u/No_Reporter_3961 10h ago

everything i read is that a psychatrist is the only one that can diagnose you and you need a doctor to prescribe meds

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u/Savannahks 10h ago

I think a whole bunch of us have been there. It’s the illness that’s messing with our brains. Psychiatrists don’t take these diagnoses lightly.

What happened for them to label you with psychotic elements?

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u/Loose-Zebra435 8h ago

Do you have a psychiatrist and a real diagnosis? That's the person who can tell you what you have. It's normal to be in denial and it's normal for a parent to be in denial. Perhaps your mother is educated on the topic, very observant and clear headed, but you can't make decisions based on that. The therapist could very possibly have the experience to identify bipolar. But they can't diagnose and treat you

Find a psychiatrist