Hello. Yesterday I was officially diagnosed as bipolar after about 5-6 years of wondering... my moods have been worse than ever, greater irritability and quicker "switching" between moods. I also began to lose a lot of sleep, and I felt my life was beginning to be more and more effected. Yet, even after my suspicions were confirmed by my doctor, I can't help wishing maybe it was a misdiagnosis, that perhaps he was wrong about the diagnosis, and that maybe it's something else, such as my anxiety, causing the issues. I also can't help but wish I hadn't gone to the doctor at all, so I could have my "normal" life back. Now that the suspicions have been confirmed, the are no longer suspicions... they've become real. I think that's what's scaring me. Is this normal? Should I try to get more professional opinions? I know it's hard to gauge since you guys don't really know me, but I'm wondering if it's common to be diagnosed that you're bipolar if you're not, and what I should do. I don't want to run from the truth but... I'm very lost and confused about everything.