I havent read all the replies so sorry if someone has already said this (I will read them after work) but this question doesnt fit me because ok without bipolar id be so much better at the things im good at and the things ive chosen as a profession that i have been able to do and thata I havent - but without bipolar I dont think I would WANT those things.

bipolar is part of me that does influence my wants and my likes and dislikes. so if i didnt have bipolar maybe id be better at my job - but maybe id hate it to.