I'm not certain if I would get rid of it or not. When I think about my identity, it feels like so much a part of me, that I wonder who would be left without this huge part of myself.

Thinking of that I want to thank you for this question. I struggle with this idea of "you are/have bipolar". I have generally thought of that label as being something I didn't want. While I still reject stereotypes about the label this question helps me to remember the goodness of it, accept it and myself more, if that makes sense.

The reason I say I am not sure if I would get rid of it is because I think about the impact it has possibly had on others. While again I know those are not my story, I feel bad when I read about someone with a spouse, friend or relative with Bipolar and the struggles they themselves face because of it.