Welcome to the site and I understand how much of a relief it is to be diagnosed.
I like you went into a manic episode after being prescribed anti depressants whilst I was in hospital. I can hardly remember anything about being in hospital except that I was happy!
Which in it self is strange as most people can't wait to get out.
Things get better and with understanding family and friends it does help, my moods still fluctuate daily but I am learning to accept that this is just the way it's going to be.
Good luck on the site