IRL just stands for in real life, ie not cyber, and a therapist is someone who will do talk therapy with you to help you figure stuff out. if you're on meds for bipolar, you're probably already seeing a psychiatrist right? They could reccommend a therapist to you. There are all kinds, psychologists are great, they go through extensife formal training and are licenced, but they can be expensive if your insurance doesn't cover them. Some social workers are therapists, and so are some addictions councillors. The reason I suggested a therapist was because I drank to numb out my emotions and when I stopped drinking I needed help learning to deal with my feelings and loneliness. My psychologist does that.

'Good luck.

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