Happy to hear from you! Living out of your car must be so hard tho. Glad you have some good things on the horizon with the Amazon job and the possible teaching position.

I was surprised to get a PTSD diagnosis at one point. The therapist said she didn't think there was anything wrong with me physically, brain-chemistry-wise, not bipolar. But this therapist also cried during my intake, blew me kisses over the phone and paid for my therapy so she did not seem super competent or professional. This was 25 years ago and i've concluded that while i may have PTSD in addition to bipolar it is definitely the bipolar that is running my life.

I feel living in a city big enough to have support organizations will be good for you as it has been for me when i had tough times. It's an adjustment but worth it. If driving is too much remember there is always public transit.

I agree with bpcyclist, that it would be good to be direct with the therapist and ask if she is judging you. I've asked for clarification recently several times and always been glad i did.

Nice to hear from you and hope you will stick around!