Which took your personality? Idk it varies person to person. Some lose themselves in their dx, some get so muted by meds they dont recognize themselves... Personally bp adds to my personality, ALOT,not only good things obviously, but so far its additions and not subtractions where I'm concerned, only you can figure out which is true for you ps. If your mania is only triggered by AD's I suggest a talk with your pdoc regarding your dx as bp's signature move is 'episodes in absence of external factors'...