Well, seeing as how I was diagnosed when I was around five years old... I'd have to say, to answer your question initially, I accepted it because I didn't fully understand it. When I finally did understand what was going on, I did not accept it. I suppose you could say I did enter a small episode of denial, thinking that nothing was wrong... I was just more emotional, and that meant nothing... But finally, about this year, I've accepted that something was wrong and that I needed to be more responsible.

When my diagnosis changed to being Bipolar Schizoaffective, I was VERY relieved. I haven't yet entered denial about it, and I don't think I will. I think I've finally reached acceptance and I'm glad to know what's wrong with me.