Hi,
I'm going to direct you to some informative sites to help you sort things out.
Keep in mind that many bipolars are very creative, level headed, grounded and very successful in life. Many with type A personalities. Many famous people have this.
http://www.psycheducation.org/depres...chor-Can-27506
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.lieber.html
http://www.mcmanweb.com/index.html