# Why Accepting a Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Is So Difficult—and What Actually Helps

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> One of the biggest challenges in treating bipolar disorder is actually accepting the diagnosis. Because, of course, if you don't believe you have an illness, you won't focus on managing it.

  
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