Obvious response: every person is different. The fact that two people can share the same diagnosis doesn't always mean their symptoms, episodes, or even days can be comparable, but in sharing a diagnosis, we can relate to the general frustration and hardship it can bring us. What helped me, MTJ, was seeking and maintaining a routine of individual and group therapy sessions. It wasn't easy for me at the start; currently, I'm waiting for the next opening, because I foolishly stopped going for reasons which aren't at all reasonable. But it is helpful; whether or not you find it equally helpful is up to you, because only you know what'll feel right. And hopefully, your days WILL get better, but it's all a matter of where your support lies, and knowing that it's okay to lean on that support when you feel you can't do it alone.