you're exactly right, splitimage-outside professional help is absoloutely a-ok. ignore those that tell you otherwise.( bill w. was bipolar!!!) they have not educated themselves enough and have no right to get into this with you. you can quote them the sentence from the big book re "seeking outside help." you already know my length of sobriety so hope you feel vindicated by my comments.
as for the person that gave u unsolicited advice...she was out of line and it wasn't appropriate at all! if it ever happens again you can nicely say, "please don't take my inventory. only i can do that."
not all AA meetings and ppl are alike. why not find another group u enjoy and what i do is not discuss my bipolar, etc. with ppl. the only time i do is if i identify someone that might need outside help and i know them well. i preface it with i'm telling you this in confidence because i've had to seek outside help and i believe it may help you too. that's all i reveal. there are many dummies re meds, etc. so i protect my anonymity re my dx.
if you feel like going into treatment again that is entirely your decision. your sponsor can/should only suggest. hope this reassures you.