So, I've been seeing a great psychologist in conjunction with my pdoc and i have been doing better. I still have hypomanic periods but they are better. My pdoc seems to think that I'll be able to go back to work in a month and I'm very excited about the prospect! My therapist wants me to go to a 2 week outpatient program at a hospital to prepare me for going back to work and I'm pretty excited. I'm a little afraid that I won't be able to handle all of the stress that comes with counseling at risk kids but hopeful at the same time. Anyway, I just wanted to share my good news because I'm so excited! Also, I want to know how people deal with stress? I get so irritable that I snap at people and end up being ineffective as a counselor. Anyway, thank you for all of the support!