<human>: So, about a year and a half ago, everything in my life was amazing. I was embarking on a new career and had just met the girl of my dreams. She was clever, into all the same stuff as me, held the same views as me, and was a total knockout! Things went great and we moved in together pretty quickly (after a few months). 

It wasn't the pressure cooker environment I was expecting it to be, or at least I didn't realise it was. We shared the house with several other folk, which wasn't easy for a new couple,but we supported each other constantly and made a great team through it. 

Anyway, around the turn of the year, work really ramped up the pressure and something happened in the relationship which caused some friction (but nothing which would have spelt unavoidable doom). Everything seemed to start going downhill, at work and at home. I was constantly miserable, despite the efforts of my then girlfriend. 

I was shortly thereafter diagnosed with depression/mild bipolar (my periods of mania and depression were less pronounced and didn't last as long as severe cases). Anyway. This put the relationship through the ringer and I ended it. I broke her heart. 

I refused meds and instead opted for my work counsellor, and it's helped a lot (maybe meds would have stabilised things quicker and saved the relationship, which sucks) . That coupled with a holiday and being alone has really helped me put things into perspective. 

Perspective being, I think I fucked up massively. I don't expect that I can get her back, nor should I be able to really. We've been separated for 3 months or so now and I'm pretty sure she's beyond the hatred part and is fully moved on.  It's just hard realising things much later. 

Don't really know what I'm expecting the beautiful community of reddit to say apart from "yeah dude, you fucked up. Forget it and move on!"

But hey, I might find some solace in the wisdom of others!

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: Depression/bipolar/stress made me fuck up a relationship. Am I doomed to be glum about it forever?