Hi Browneyes!! Been there, guess what!! I'll be straight with you. With the correct medication & dosage & work in therapy you CAN overcome your difficulties & be so much happier! Honest! I have the same Dx as you I WAS Bipolar II, anx/panic dis., manic depress. & agoraphobic. I rely on my Excellent meds to regulate my Bipolar II (alleluia for meds.). I 've been where you are trust me sounds awful, but YOU can do it! And Feel Better! I saw my T once/wk & spoke on the phone w/ him on Fri's.for ~5-15 mins.(tackle any possible week-end prob.) It took me 2 years, but I'm a slow learner, lol.I must say I worked extremely hard to get out of that dead, empty souless life, & it has paid off multi-fold. PM me anytime, I'd love to help you.