Wow Wendy, thanks for the reply.

My therapist really is a great and genuinely caring guy. I'm very fortunate. He hasn't stated that he thinks I need to be in the hospital, but I get the feeling he'll support me whether or not I do. He IS concerned for my safety though. Tonight he asked me who I talk to aside from him. I didn't mention the forums, which leaves pretty much no one. He just wants to make sure I have someone to contact in case I get depressed enough that I need to be hospitalized again soon.

At the moment, my schooling is just more work than I feel like I can handle. So much busywork... so little time, and even less energy. Truth is, it will probably be okay. I might be limited in some ways by my bipolar, but I shouldn't be ruining my life by anticipating that it will inevitably destroy me.

Best of luck to you,

~Medicated