Well for me life changed drastically before the diagnosis. It came as a result.

Before the diagnosis I was leading the high life. A big manic fueled adventure putting myself in one exciting and perhaps dangerous situation after another - and it cost me a hell of a lot of money to fund the lifestyle. I sent $100,000 inside of 10 months. Coming to an end of that money and presented with the sudden fear of being homeless overnight caused an almost instantaneous crash into anxiety and depression. It was only at this point I was diagnosed.

But since diagnosis I have gained some insight into my illness - and it has been positive. In my case, important relationships have only gotten stronger. Diagnosis has also meant I am NOT living on the street which I was otherwise destined for.