Self-diagnosed and seeking help

After dealing with and getting past what was thought to be full-on depression, I have researched online my symptoms and have concluded I have Cyclothymia. I bought a workbook on the subject online, have begun reading it, and I have scheduled a free assessment at a nearby mental health clinic.
I am married, with several young children. Life is challenging, but I want to find the best way to cope and function to help my marriage, my parenting, and my job. I don't have the extreme highs and lows of bipolar 1 and 2, but I stay pretty irritable and I have little motivation to do things.
I would like to hear suggestions from anyone on what steps to take to getting help. Psychiatrist, psychologist, group meetings, education classes, and what about medication? I appreciate any response. Thanks!

Self awareness is the most important thing for me. I have learned to tell when I'm getting hypomanic or subdepressed before I'm in the middle of it. Lots of positive thought reinforcement. Taking long walks one or two times a week by myself to think about things and what I want to make better and how. A few more vegetables and fruits in the diet may be helping. Making sure I get enough sleep. And a low dose of paroxitene. It's an anti-depressant and it doesn't make sense that I've stabilized so much without a mood stabilizer, but I'm not arguing with results. This is not to say I never have markedly up or down times. But they nowhere near as far up or down as before. The medicine makes me have more REM sleep and that is what seems to be helping me so much.

Welcome to the club, hehe. A therapist can help you find ways of coping. It'll take a psychiatrist to diagnose you if you need it formally. A general practitioner could prescribe medication, but I wouldn't get into anything strong without a psychiatrist's approval.

Good luck.