I hate it too. We're not the disease; we just have it. I agree that it's taken too much from you, me, everyone. And everyone I know on here with bipolar are beautiful people who are tormented with this thing. Don't believe the depression that it will last forever, or you're useless or defective (what I always think when I'm in the depths). You've already accomplished so much in spite of it and you help others on a daily basis.

You may have no idea how much good you've done in this world. How many lives you've healed. And they will be there for you when you need help if you ask.