Cycling

Hello. Looking for a little advice. I became a bit upset after a group session last week. My main therapist, a MSW, has not yet fully accepted my diagnosis of M/D because he insists that my main issue is GAD. That really doesn't matter, except that it may be causing some confusion in my treatment.

I have felt, and he has been encouraging that I have been making good progress in treatment because my mood swings have been becoming less pronounced, and I have specifically been working towards that goal, less extreme mood swings, and not spending extended time in a deeply depressed state.

In group however, the leader last week indicated that I was going in entirely the wrong direction. As my mood swings have become less extreme, they have also become more frequent, that is I am at least at this time becoming a lower magnitude, rapid cycler. I was not too worried about the rate of fluctuation, but she was. She is claiming that this rate is far more important than the magnitude, that the extremes can be controlled by quick adjustments to medications, but the cycling needs to be controlled first.

This seems completely backwards to me, and is compound by the fact that I would prefer to keep medication to a minimum. She also seemed shocked that I was only on one medication at this time, rather than the cocktail that most members of the group were on, which also makes me question her opinion on the issue. I do not wish to be drugged into submission. It is important to me that I not only be in a healthier state, but that I also be able to control my own direction in life.

What are other opinions, both expert and patient on this if possible?

I don't trust any T in those groups. They all told me something different
One even told me I'm not bipolar but ADD .What the %#@&#! it took me 2 years of treatment to find out I'm bipolar and he just says it was all a mistake I'm just ADD .I wish!

The only one that know right for you is you ! There is know T in the world that knows you better then your self .What you have to ask your self is are you happier now then before And if you are then you are on the right track .Find one T that is on the same page you the saying to many cooks in the kitchen. Well to many T in my head will %#@&#! it up!!!!!!!!!!!!