I posted here some weeks back asking for some advice surrounding my initial appointment with a new psychiatrist, and what I should say to her/share with her. I wanted to thank you all for your answers, they were really helpful. On Tuesday, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Since then, I've gone into 'busy' mode to try and take my mind of things, and have managed to avoid thinking about it until today. And it's just hit me. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about the diagnosis. A huge sense of relief, as it's been something I've struggled with for the last decade, and to finally have some kind of answer/diagnosis for why I am why I am feels really helpful. That said, in the last 24 hours, I've felt really alone and isolated with this new diagnosis, and I'm struggling to come to terms with and accept it. I don't really know where to go from here, and would really value some support