I don't think your dreams have to die because of bi-polar, they may have to change a bit . Anything you want to do can be done, you maybe just need a bit more support to do it, i have always wanted to be a therapist, and I'm in school right now doing it, It's not easy, there are many things i have to deal with that my classmates dont like a paralyzing fear of doing a practicum where i will have to actually have to...converse with people i don't know...in a place i don't know, being in a classroom with several people, having to talk in front of the class. These are just some of the things that cause me some pretty intense anxiety, however, anxiety has never killed anyone and no matter how hard it is i am still doing it. I think sometimes people are afraid to try but don't kid yourself that's not bi-polar killing your dreams...that's you.