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Welcome to PC, Let It Go. The key is, as you said, not getting ahead of yourself. That's a lot easier said than done, but it is possible. Remember that your diagnosis doesn't define; it explains. I know I feel better when something is explained to me, even if I don't much like the explanation. I actually felt better when I got my bipolar Dx, because it explained the roller coaster ride that my life had been. So have faith, learn all you can, and take it a step at a time.
On the meds issue: I was put on SSRI's in 1999 when I was misdiagnosed with major depression, and they made me hypomanic. That cycle continued for almost fifteen years, without my even being aware of it, before I was correctly diagnosed last year. I am on Wellbutrin for depression and it's worked very well for me. It does work differently than SSRI's and, although the jury is still out, it seems to be the best med for treating depression in bipolar folks. Lithium of course is a whole 'nother story. I'm also on lamotrigine for mood stabilization, and a low dose of Abilify as well.
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission
Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well.
"Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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