Hi, Luna1975. I'm sorry this diagnosis has you upset. You have to remember you have bipolar illness but it is not who you are. I'm bipolar 1 and am right now very depressed, however, that could change at anytime. Your anger, the feeling of being stuck and feeling alone or very normal for bipolars. I assume you have seen a psychiatrist since you have been diagnosed. Being diagnosed can be a good thing because it gives the doctor a direction to take with your treatment. Hopefully, you will also get a therapist that will help you learn to manage your mood swings.

Psych Central also has a great Bipolar forum. You might want to check it out. Look forward to seeing you around the forums.