Yes, getting a dx & some idea of what the treatment would be is important. I definitely asked the doc so now what next?? when I had first been dxed with bipolar 1. But it is an ongoing process--treatment is not cut & dried, unfortunately. If it is bipolar, it will be an ongoing process to get the best quality of life that you want. It takes work--not just taking meds--you'll need to readjust your lifestyle, maybe do therapy (usually recommended in conjunction with medication).--Suzy