Technically, one can be diagnosed as bipolar if they have a single episode of mania, even without depression. I'm rather surprised that you didn't get a "label" in the hospital...that's where almost every inpatient is diagnosed. Still, I wouldn't be in any hurry to get that label, because once you have it, it follows you forever. Wishing you the best, and welcome to PC.
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