Let me add some information about the type of things he tells me I must do. I have bipolar disorder. As such, there are things that I absolutely MUST do in order to stay stable. I HAVE to take my meds every day. I HAVE to be completely open and honest with my pdoc. I HAVE to keep a very regular sleep schedule. These are not options. Failing to do any of the above can land me in the hospital.

But . . . I have a habit of staying up too late either watching t.v. or reading, thus only getting about 5 or maybe 6 hours of sleep a night. This is a sure fire way to spark a manic episode and land me in the hospital. My tdoc tells me, yes, in fact, orders me to get to bed earlier. He's right. I know it. He would be negligent to say any different. Sure, we explore why I choose to stay up late, etc, etc., la, la, la. But the bottom line, is that I MUST change my sleeping habits . . . immediately. That calls on him to kick a little butt every now and then. I completely understand that and respect that. To do any less would be negligent on his part.