Bipolar disorder

Anyone who has been diagnosed, how did the diagnosis come to be?

I’ve been told I exhibit almost all symptoms and should get an official diagnosis, but what all does this entail? Obviously a doctors appointment of course. I have a few crappy weeks hours wise coming up at work, so I’m debating devoting that time to the ... cause?

It’s affecting my relationship big time, I have no real social life aside from going to work. I’m finally at the point where I’m tired of feeling like this and want to do something about it.

Edit to add and ask ...

So what happened after the diagnosis? Did you get medication? How has it helped? Have affected relationships gotten better? So many questions!!