I'm so glad you are getting help! It is a big step you're taking and you're right, it won't be easy. I wish it were. I'm not sure if you have a therapist, or med doc? Those would be the first things I would do. I've also just recently gone to a bipolar support group and it was awesome. I highly recommend looking into that. And you aren't alone. This whole site and forum is here to help support people like you and me. It might not be tangible support- but it is here and you can always post questions or just vent.

Good luck!