Hi, I am new here. I was diagnosed with bipolar years ago, in a very abrupt way, when looking for help with depression. I have been on meds now for years, but have not really had a good psyD or therapist. I have had some be helpful for a specific time, but not worked out for various reasons.
I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Type I or II, hopefully Type 2, and ADHD, and anxiety disorder. I was married to a verbal abuser for 21 years, so I don't know if that is part of why I have anxiety...
I am now married to a kind man. I feel frustrated about the therapist situation. I left the last therapist because I was trying to set goals and she told me I couldn't do the things I wanted to do. So I felt like that wasn't really her place. I have a hard enough time trying to figure out what I want in life and what I might be capable of, and I have low self-esteem, so I never went back.
I need to fix a lot of things in my life, but I need a therapist I can trust. I thought a support group would also help me to be more healthy.