There is often a misdiagnoses of bipolar disorder when the problem is really ADHD - especially for women. Anger and anxiety are very common when we cannot keep up with the demands for family and work; add school or other requirements such as elderly parents, young children with their constant demands and it's easy to see that being pulled in every direction can lead to stress and yes, even outbursts. You can find this information when you look on the web for information directly associated with ADHD and women, (as opposed to children or men.)

Ask your doctor to reconsider the original diagnoses if you think that you may have been misdiagnosed. Try to remember your childhood, particularly at school. Were you rather disorganized? Always late turning in assignments? Daydreaming all the time? Spacing out? Ask others who knew you then too. Solicit their memories, especially parents, siblings and best friends. Favorite teachers too, if there is any way to reach them. Do you have any report cards left from the time? They can tell a story too.

I wish you the best of luck, friend.

Peace!