Hey there Gingergirl72,

You have came to the right place, there are loads of folk here who are parents and can help you with that side of things.

I am thinking you are from the UK...???

If so... DVLA have to be informed just in case you have an accident etc from what I am aware of. I am a non-driver so double check that ok. I know my CPN told me he had a client who drove and was manic and he had to notify DVLA as he was a danger to himself and to others.

Pretty much a diagnosis is more relief sometimes. I have been on mood stablizer for 7 months now and although I am non-compliant at times it does work for me and keeps my mania and depression low. I go monthly to my GP and every 4-6 weeks to Psychiatry on top of that every 3 weeks I see my CPN.. Community Psych Nurse.

I don't think you will be "dropped off the system" as you will need to be monitored for a wee while just so they see your mental health is not diminishing.

Keep posting on here as we are all in the same boat at one time or another.

Hope this has helped even a wee bit ok!!