First off, this is one single person giving you their subjective opinion.

Now, I could see where your doctor is coming from as I know the deadly combo of mania/OCD fairly well.

But, have you not already learned how to adapt? And successfully so? I also believe that there is a great variance to the degree which OCD tendencies hinder or help what you are trying to achieve.

Your doctor is referring to the stereotypical mania/OCD tendencies. You have the ability to alter how you approach situations, you've already achieved great success, and you know yourself better than anyone else, including your doc, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

In conclusion, don't take his stance to heart. If you really want it, and believe you are capable, then go for it. Furthermore, you seem to be on a stable med concoction geared towards progression and vigilant when it comes to your stability in general.

I hope I could cheer you up, you deserve it. If you don't mind me asking, why do you take iron supplements?