I didn't believe the first pdoc who said I had both. So I went to another pdoc who gave me the same diagnosis.

I went to a therapist and told her I didn't feel bipolar. She explained that I'm the "mean bipolar" type. I don't bounce off the walls with happiness. When I'm manic I'm easily frustrated and irritable. I feel nervous and it's hard to concentrate.

After three professionals all saying the same thing, I guess I believe them.