I went misdiagnosed for years. However, I was diagnosed with major depressive illness because when I was hypomanic (Bipolar II Affective Disorder) I never sought help. If you have sought help it is vital that you are fully disclosing information to the mental health professional. I'm not saying that you neglected to do this. A second opinion would be your best options. Tests are useless unless proctored by a mental health professional.
Why don't you think you cannot accept the diagnosis? Right now I don't feel Bipolar. I am not Bipolar, I am Phoenix. Just like you are Teal, not bipolar. Maybe that's why it's hard for you to accept? And out of curiosity how do you know that your manic episodes aren't really invasive?
I'm new to this, so if I don't reply, it's because this site is difficult to deal with.
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