I'm glad things worked out for you and you are recovering and don't have bipolar anymore, since quitting drinking.

I dont agree with not seeking help for bipolar if you drink, but it's a long story as to why and way above my pay grade so I will just say each case is unique. If you think you have bipolar and you drink, don't assume the latter cancels out the former as a contributor. Not drinking is just a good idea for anybody. It can't be looked at as a bad thing to stop, but some people will get sicker if they rely on AA alone.