I don't like the label other than when my psychiatrist or therapist say it, I suppose when its in a clinical setting. I also don't mind it when i'm able to put a term to what i'm feeling at the moment, I like to think I can better help myself this way. On the other hand I cant stand it when people ,who have no idea about mental illness, throw the term around and label everything as "bipolar" . Or everything I do or say is because I have bipolar disorder. I guess its a double edged sword in my eyes.