I don't know if I could do it, But kudos to you. I am recently divorced and am not ready to date. I can't even stand to be around myself, much less someone else and I wonder how accepting someone would be of me if they knew I had Bipolar Disorder... it's scary.

Just remember - and this goes for everyone, mental illness or not. You can't change anyone, you can only change yourself. It took an 18 year marriage failing and a couple of years in weekly psychotherapy before that made it through my thick skull. Habits are hard to break!

So if there are deal breakers, look seriously at that one. If you can honestly tell yourself that you will and can deal with it come Hell or high water, it might have a chance. Get as educated as you can. Know that it is a complex illness and affects everyone just slightly different.

Keep asking and hopefully we can help you out in that regard.