It's so hard with parents. I think part of their denial comes from their desire to see children as having no flaws. Perfect.

My husband seems to understand sometimes. But then just like your dad, I get it from him that I'm not trying. If only I would make some goals then I would be motivated. He's sat in with my Pdoc. Been to my support group meetings. Put me ip 5 x. He still doesn't understand.

But ya know what? I don't understand all of the implications of bipolar either. Why sometimes I feel like I can't even take a shower.

You're in your mid 30's. We've got to get you well enough to return to work. I think that is a priority. Do you really click with your Pdoc and Theripist? Are you in group?
Do you have a great friend you can confide and talk to ?

Your parents are going to be a hard sell. I saw pictures of cat scans of a depressed brain vs a brain of a person who was not depressed. That was pretty powerful. Maybe that would help your folks see that it is real.