Having Bipolar myself, I can understand your frustration that you are going through. I think what everyone said was great, I really liked the 10 things to know (thinks about my 20+ jobs I have had in my 31 years on this planet). Having someone who I know is there for me 24/7/365 is the most important thing. My wife is an extremely strong woman. She deals with her own medical issues, Multiple Sclerosis, and on top of that deals with me and my specific needs. She may not fully understand Bipolar, but she knows when it hits, what to say, and how to help me through it. She knows that just like an Alcoholic is to sobriety, she cannot get me to do what I need to do until I am ready to take it on on my own.

Having a strong support system is very good, and that seems to be something you already know. She needs to take control of her issues and get the help she knows she needs. You on the other, are doing what you need to do. You love her, she said she loves you.... if that truly is the case, then the road may be bumpy. But until she realizes how much it is affecting you, you just have to keep on strong as you are doing. If you push her for treatment, it will only do more harm. Stay supportive, and stay focused. I went through a period of cutting, and my wife stepped in realizing it could get worse. It took many long talks with my wife, but we finally agreed that I simply could not control my symptoms any longer on my own.

Stay Strong! Hard words to deal with, yes.... but with the proper help, your girlfriend may have been put in your life to become your wife. Things have a reason, maybe you just dont know it yet