"My entire life can be described in one sentence: It didn't go as planned, and that's okay."

I am also new bipolar 2 diagnosis, officially Dec. 8, 2015 in the psych ward of a hospital. I was on massive doses of anti-depressants, which was making everything much worse. I have had serious depression most of my life, so the bipolar caught me unaware at 36.

I am not an expert on life with bipolar. For me, on meds is much better than off. I have logged hours crying on my therapist's couch. I would say i am still in the adjustment period on the way to a new normal. I think of that above quote often. No, I didn't plan this. At times, I don't accept it. But I will. I'll adjust. I will get better at life this way and my life will get better as a result.

You are not alone.