I used to fight so hard and never give myself time to recover, which of course led to more troubles. Now I go slower, if I need a break I take it, I know my limits. If you broke your leg, you wouldn't run a marathon when the cast came off, likewise don't expect your brain to get back to full speed straight away.
After an episode pulls you apart and leaves you huddled in the corner broken, after feeling all that suffering, you need to have some good times, to enjoy life, to recover.