That's a good attitude. Determination is the main thing you need for handling the situation. It is true that a lot of brilliant, talented, and extra strong people have been bipolar. Some people think it's because of having a chemical imbalance that comes with having a special brain. In that case, being bipolar isn't a strength. It just comes along with strength. It can mess things up, though. The fact that strong people have had it doesn't mean that treating it won't make you stronger.