First: Be proud of yourself for coming this far. I don't know your exact circumstances, but you have identified your issues and work toward resolving them. That is much farther than many people ever get. So yes. You are amazing, especially in this regard.

Nobody's perfect. If you love and respect yourself, then you can let someone else into your life. However, it's important to let that person know, if you decide to commit, about these things. They should be able to decide if they wish to take you with all your imperfections and traits. And if they don't want to, it might hurt but it's a bullet dodged.

Knowing management of your issues and being aware is/was the biggest things. Do you own any pets? If not, I would consider it. A dog, cat, hamster, or even a fish that you love will ease possible anxieties and stress. Furry friends offer a security and unconditional love.

To the people who say that stuff: they might think you have to work on you more. But honestly, only you know when you're ready.

And if it brings you down? F*ck them.

I hope that helps. I also have some similar issues (not exact, but similar realm) as you and found someone who loves me despite my issues. So you are NOT a lost cause or damaged goods.

Feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to. I'm a no judge zone. Take care!

While it sucks, it is MUCH better for them to bolt early on instead of trying or pretending to deal and then months/years later ditching. Think of it this way (I'm darkly sarcastic sometimes, but it helps me cope with my issues, hope that's okay), you have a built in weed-out system for good soul mate material! Instead of finding out people are jackasses/etc years later, BAM, you know then and there!

And when someone stays, boy, you'll have a keeper!

Well, yeah, but I am a feminine female and I'm only attracted to feminine women, I should mention that. I don't ever get laid. I don't ever go on dates. I have absolutely no prospective lovers whatsoever, at any given time. ._. I'm like foreveralone.

Though, what I think of my particular blend of mental diseases as is a natural way to get high. My emotions are SO extreme, and my reactions to things are so severe, sometimes people think that I'm high when I'm happy.

Many people are scared of what they do not understand.

*hugs* Thanks very much to you, too. Changes can be hard, mine are on a daily basis rather than one major change in my life. I feel like I'm never the same person or never a solid person at all.
Forgot to mention my body dysmorphia, and disassociation. I actually have never been able to settle on a name that I am comfortable with going by. It's really bizarre.
But again, thank you, and same to you, I hope you're doing well.

Umm...okay. That attitude? That's probably what they're telling you to work on. My body rejects most meds but I still keep trying new ones to stabilize me. If you think a therapist is just trying to be a friend - you need a better therapist. That's not what they're there for.

If you don't have money, try to find a free clinic for mental health or someone that uses a sliding scale.

Do you deserve to be loved? Of course. But the person that loves you deserves a semi-stable relationship. That won't happen with totally untreated Bipolar. I've been there, done that, and caused chaos for many poor souls who dated me at the time.