hey granite1--yeah we're all different and the meds react differently and all and we have different genes and life stresses and support etc--from my experience (long time bipolar/schizo-affective) i need to be always vigilant of my thinking and behavior and what i end up doing, ya know. i don't personally think that i have recovered, i think that i have learned to master certain things in my life and need to be always on my toes 'cause i never really know what the illness has in store for me. i definitely can't think that i am over it and all--not a recovery for me at least--peace