I was 25 years old. I have probably been bipolar my whole life according to my CPN. I denied I had bipolar as I worked with 2 service users who had bipolar and (a) I didn't want to be like them and (b) I didn't want the meds. 2 years down the line and I am screwed up as ever. When my Psychoatrist gave me the diagnosis I denied it for a well I am still denying it lol!