Yup, also sounds like a lot to me. The opportunity is great, but I'd always have a niggle in the back of my mind about the "loan" from my family.
I believe that bipolar is a life-long illness. I need to learn how to deal with it, as it will never be cured as such.
So - I involve a pdoc to help me with my meds to decrease symptoms. I see a T to help me work through any past issues.
And on this forum I've learnt a lot of changes I can make in my life to help me cope better too.