Hi There! I too have recently been diagnosed; it was only about a month ago.
I agree with the above posts, my therapist gave me Bipolar for Dummies and warned me not to be taken aback by the name; its just a very simple book for people like us who are new to all of this.
I also knew something was wrong for a very long time and I was relieved when I was finally diagnosed. It finally meant that everything finally meant something. It was a validation!
I am taking Cymbalta until I go to the psychiatrist; it gave me nausea bad the first week but I just got through it and now the only side effect I have is dry mouth. No matter how good you feel, I would just keep on the meds; keeping talking to your doctors/therapists. I have had days where I think to my self, "I am all better! It was just a mood thing!" and I think I can stop taking my meds, but I know that is a foolish thing! Keep the communication with your docs; they will help adjust them if necessary but they won't know unless you tell them.
I am also new to this website/ forum. Everyone is very nice and encouraging. It's nice to log on at any time of day or nite and someone is there to talk to; or read what someone else is going through. I've found that others can put things into words that I can't.
You are going to do great! Take Care!