I was diagnosed with depression for many years until 2013, when I was diagnosed with bipolar 1. I lost my high-paying job and went on disability. I used to be the breadwinner though my husband used to do well. We're trying to go to college to get a different degree, but for me it's hard. He ended up on disability as well for MS and depression.

I hope the therapy will help with easing some of the pressure and getting coping skills. Lots of people who are bipolar still have jobs and do well. Lots of them don't. Either way, it's not a character defect but just the nature of the illness.