When I'm in a "good" phase of hypomania (ie.invincible, as opposed to wanting to rip everyone a new one...), I'm more prone to being diagnose-resistant/doubting. ("Hey, no, this is great...my "real" self, I don't need any of this stuff!") Can relate, so I can imagine how much more so when you are newly diagnosed and adjusting to the concept(!) One book I really like is Bipolar for Dummies by Fink and Kraynak. It's highly readable, with a sense of humor even. Check it out if you are so inclined.