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Dear Linnied....my son was diagnosed at 14 and we were lucky enough to have a great hospital where he was diagnosed. They taught coping skills to the patients. He was there for two weeks and during that time the parents and family are brought in to talk about bipolar disease and how to cope. Is there a therapist in your area? For a teenager newly diagnosed I would recommend cognative therapy as well as medicine. When she is calm explain the situation. And keep your feelings undercontrol. She will pick up on your agitation. Just calm loving guidance. Setting reasonable boundaries for her. She is still a teenager and needs them. When she gets angry give her space...and time to let the anger subside. It takes a while for the meds to work. Teach her to keep a mood chart...or keep one for her. You will need this for the doctor's visits...record moods, meds, menstural periods, sleep patterns, etc. and you can PM me anytime. I have been through it and my son is 26 and doing great... "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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I also live a functioning life with job etc. 
I know they are important but she wont listen. Summer break will be here soon - I dont know if that is a good thing or bad 
