Everything everyone else said was good. A combination of medication and psychotherapy to increase self-awareness and develop coping mechanisms is a good approach. If you're looking for something a little more abstract tho, I'd say try this: Remember that life is more than satisfaction and gratification. For some ppl, life takes years of pain, confusion, and suffering. That doesn't make it any less worthwhile. Eventually, if you persevere, you will master your own self. And you'll adapt your life to live the way you want to, no matter what your affliction. Ppl are capable of remarkable things. -- Dex
I agree with dex. I've seen many people with mental illness. I worked with them for weeks. They battled their illness for years. I don't call them suffers of bipolar. I call them the survivors of bipolar. There's always good comments and bad ones. U choose what to listen to. No one can force you to listen to what u don't wan to. If others can lead a good life with bipolar who say u can't. It all starts with believing and it ends with preserving. Always believe. Be a survivor.
I would suggest that you find some forums designed to support you, in a setting like this you won't find it. You may find depression support groups in real life who have bipolar sufferers there too. Talk to your school/college and see what's about. The important thing to remember is that you're not alone and meds will help to stabilise your condition. For those who have never heard of people being bipolar, you may have heard of a term called manic depression. Have a look on google.
God, why are some people being so childish... I'm sorry, but I can't help you with that, but good luck!