When I was diagnosed a year and a half ago, I felt a huge relief because I had answers for what was wrong with me! For once I didnt feel broken and there was a reason I felt the way I felt all the time.
Consider your diagnoses a new beginning. Research the heck out of everything and work hard to fight it. You are not bipolar, you are still YOU, surviving bipolar disorder. Dont ever be bipolar, always be you, and you will survive!
It's been a year and a half since my diagnoses, and it hasn't been easy. With the right doc and the right medications you can and will overcome this. Just dont give up whatever you do because we live in a world full of men and women just like you who have a lot of advice and support here for you!