Ladybug, you hit on something important. We have to like ourselves. If we don't, how do we expect anyone else to have respect for us?

I just started receiving a new magazine called "BP"

http://www.bphope.com/index.php

It is full of positive reinforcement for those with Bipolar. Maybe it can help you, Suzieq? Click "Inside bp" and read the story about Patty Duke and how she's kicking stigma.