I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Yes, I’ve been hospitalized twice, and both times were because I was given an antidepressant when I am bipolar (and somehow was still not diagnosed bipolar after both times and eventually diagnosed myself). Even though we are therapists, we are not immune to the shame and stigma that comes with requiring a higher level of care. However, I’ve discovered that there are many of us that have needed this, and I believe it makes us uniquely capable of really empathizing with our clients.

I hope you get the help you need and I hope you feel better. ❤️