I think it can be but I don't think it is for everyone. I used to think bipolar was a throwaway dx that they tacked on everyone, and I do still feel it is over diagnosed. I think a lot of people are dealing with things like trauma and stuff that they need to do hard work in therapy for and they either don't realize it or don't want to, so they take pills instead. However, I know bp is a real dx now. There's no doubt in my mind that I have it. And I need medication to function normally. I've been lucky enough to have a good experience with the mental health system so I don't feel as strongly against it as many people here seem to.