Hi Seraph
I was neither manic or depressed when I was diagnosed.I was in therapy for over a year with a diagnoses of depression.
I was prompted to go into T for anxiety and SH.
I suffered a long time before getting help and looking back,the road hasnt been easy but so far so good on the new meds and things are WAY better than a year ago.
I guess its up to you wether you see a pdoc or not.
You have to weigh the benefits of help vs the bad times.
For me I couldnt live with the bad times.