#8 here;

To >>9, about your situation:

Remember, the bottom line is Bipolar disorder does NOT make you who you are! It's just a condition (it's called a "disorder" for a reason) that you have;

Don't ever let it define you, or scare you away from having a normal, healthy life, just because you had some issues in the past; I'm assuming you're in much better control of your life now, given that you've been properly diagnosed, and are likely on some type of proper medication for it; If that's the case, then it's no different than a person who has a heart condition and takes a pill for it each day! They're certainly allowed to have a happy life like everyone else, and there's no shame in admitting you've got a medical condition! :)

Though I certainly wouldn't say to hide it or anything, I also wouldn't say to start dropping odd questions about mental conditions or anything around the guy you're interested in!

I'd say to just be interested in him, and once the two of you are started dating, assuming it works out, be honest and admit that you were hesitant to start dating again, because you are admittedly shy about your Bipolar condition, and how people often react to knowing about it, without even understanding you! If you're both into each other, rest assured that it doesn't even matter! Again, remember that you aren't just a condition, you are yourself, first and foremost! Now go out there and ask that guy out! Good luck!!