Finding Balance: My Identity Struggles with Bipolar Symptoms

I’ve been struggling a lot with my identity. I’ve had bipolar symptoms for 3 years and just recently got diagnosed. Growing up I convinced myself that I was an introvert, but over the years I realize that’s not who I really wanted to be. I express myself much more freely these days. I stand up for whoever I can. I’ve been trying to take on this caretaker role since I’ve been back from three months of treatment. It’s hard focusing on myself when I feel the obligation to take care of others the way I wish I had been when I couldn’t stand up for myself. my big three are libra and it’s ironic that it’s hard for me to find balance.