My first diagnosis was OCD/Anxiety Disorder. But then I had some pretty serious manic episodes. I experienced pretty much every symptom of BP I at some point.

The real question, though, is how is this affecting you life? Are you disabled by your symptoms? Are they just a nuisance? Are you losing jobs and relationships? Are you suicidal? Miserable?

If it's a real problem and not just a worry, then you're probably right in thinking it's really important to have a clear diagnosis so that you can be treated properly. This may take a bit of time. Seeing a psychologist. Seeing a p-doc. Being fully evaluated. All of this is expensive, I know, but it will be worth it if it improves your life.