Neat idea! I'm just seeing this now, so what the heck, even though it's not Thanksgiving, I still have a lot to be thankful for.

1. My nosy, loony family, who bestowed upon me my mental disorders, and who always there to listen, even if they don't understand what it's like to live with bipolar and depression.
2. My amazing boyfriend who loves me no matter who I am on any given day, and who has told me that he will always be around, and that he will learn to live with bipolar with me, as long as I never give up.
3. My unusually sympathetic boss who, despite my less-than-perfect attendance record, does understand that bipolar is a lifelong illness (just like her own diabetes), and that some days I just can't make it in on time, or at all, but that I am working very hard to change this.
4. My pdoc and therapist - I would still be in a horrible, dark place if not for them.
5. And lastly... I am thankful for those fair-weather "friends", who were suddenly nowhere to be found when I was in that horrible place, when my mood swings got out of control and I had no idea what was "wrong with me", because they helped me to realize how blessed I am to be surrounded by family and real friends who are still there for me through even the most difficult times.

This is a great thread, and I enjoyed reading everyone else's responses as well. Life is worth living, isn't it?

RK