I was first dx’d at 18 but I laughed in the dr’s face. I spent a year destroying my life and those around me. I finally thought I was “cured” after a round of ECT when I was 19. I got married, had a baby, and finished my college degree in the next six years. Then when I was 25 my life fell apart again. I was dx’d BP1 (although I still doubt I’ve ever had a true manic episode, though I’ve definitely had psychosis). I finally accepted it in 2014. I’m doing quite well now.