Hi

I say I have Bipolar Disorder because I think Bipolar Disorder sounds better (to me & for me) than just- "I have Bipolar" or "I am Bipolar".

I have a disorder. I can go into psychosis pretty fast if I get manic and it is not treated quickly.

Years ago, when diagnosed, it was the really fun euphoric high but the longer I've had this, the worse it has gotten. So its not some part of my personality. It can be scary.

I did not know it was "politically incorrect" to say "I'm Bipolar". If we have been diagnosed, we can say it anyway we want. It doesn't matter what others say.