How many feel bipolar robbed you of a decent life?

Bipolar ruined my career, cost me my lifestyle and nearly my life. But it's up to me as to whether I'll let it win, and today I choose not to.

I've written a couple of posts here that were very similar to the original post explaining my situation. I completely feel the same way. I have no life because of it. I never could depend on myself to last much longer than 3 years before a major episode and lose a job. It's really hard some days to carry on. I mean really, what do I have to live for now that I'm middle aged and a complete loser?

I'm in my late twenties and feel like it has altered my life completely since 5-6 years old. I also think I have some ADD, and borderline traits have been confirmed.

I feel like I'd have my PhD by now if it weren't for the disorder, yet I'm struggling just to get an MS.

I don't date--too unstable for that. I STILL live with parents.

But, in my family, I'm still doing "well." Genetics :-/

I still try. Even in this depressive state, I'm still trying. I have no doubt that I'll have problems in the past.

It was a bit depressing reading stories here. I thought it'd get easier as I approached middle age, but that's not my experience and seems to not be many of yours either.

Damn :/