The problem with misdiagnosis of bipolar is that they see the depression and give antidepressants which can push you into hypomania or mania. Hopefully, more sophisticated assessment tools will be developed, someday genetic tools. Cancer and dementia now are getting research money. We need to speak out in a big way to make this happen, joining Nami and Dbsa. Let’s do it! I had a long path figuring this out and under many insurances, pdocs have 15 minute sessions now. That doesn’t promise solid diagnoses. SPEAK OUT whenever you can!