Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

I understand your concern - experience is that these things are a lot less traumatic than you imagine.
Regard it as a modern version of a male rite of passage (pun inteneded). This will allow you to terrify other guys who are going in for similar things in future and who ask you for advice as the "wise one"
Hope all goes well