How do we define Bipolar Success Stories? Really I have been wondering about this since we got this new sub-forum. Since there is no cure, and for most of us, there will always be more depression, more mania, and more learning.

If I wait for something like full remission to happen, being able to cope being med free, finding the right med combo, being able to cope perfectly, attaining measurable accomplishments, I may never see myself as a success with Bipolar. I see many success stories written in the threads unintentionally over time in the Bipolar forum.

I think we could have a lot more "success" stories here, if we rethink how we think of success, if we were less hesitant and afraid to say " I've achieved something real here", maybe even fears that if we admit success, the other shoe will drop, leaving you feeling like you're back pedaling on the success train.

Anyways, I was just thinking about this, how do I define success for myself in the Bipolar realm. And are my ideas of success the very thing that will hold me back from ever being one? Are yours?