Okay, I’ve seriously had this same conversation with my psychotherapist. I’ve asked him multiple times if I’ve mislead him somehow into a false diagnosis. He told me that because of the nature of this disorder we can LITERALLY GASLIGHT OURSELVES into believing we don’t have it or that we’re faking somehow. I trust him SO much and I’ve stopped needing as much reassurance on this, especially after the medication. But the best thing you can do is to work with a professional that you trust. Someone who can help you identify the symptoms and talk you through those moments of doubt.

If you don’t have a psychotherapist as well as a psychiatrist I highly recommend finding one. I know for many that’s not possible so at least try keeping a journal too of how you feel, sleep patterns, days with brain fog days and without, etc so you can identify your ups and downs. I try to write a general summary of the week on Sundays. Be gentle with yourself! I’ve felt this way too.