Totally. I'm the same way.

Good thread. Firstly, though I understand his reasoning, it's not his decision to make. Or decree that you should make. I'm a proponent of the "give it a go" school of thinking. If it works out, great. If a particular aspect of it doesn't, there are alternate related paths. You know what might be problematic, you know what to watch for, so it's not as if you're going in unawares. Also, you are willing to take yourself out of patient care if impaired either by your own (and you do seem to very self-aware) or another's perception. That shows humility. Oh, if only that were more common in the field(!).... But I digress with a wish and a sigh...

Btw, because it's come up, I'll just mention that I would be totally fine with a Dr. with BP or OCD or ADHD. Heck, I've got them all and wouldn't want anyone holding it against me. So why should I them? Besides, it's not as if "normals" are not without problems that can influence their work -- family strife, substance abuse (more common that one would like to think in medical fields), what have you. Everyone likes to think they leave these things at the work doorstep. But in general, I don't think people are nearly as good at it as they think they are or think that they're functioning just fine with their substance abuse. Even if high-functioning, it doesn't mean unimpaired. This is not to freak people out with negativity, but to point out that humans are humans regardless of profession.

It sounds like you've thought this out well and have a plan. I think it's a good idea to draw up some alternate possible plans as well, such as those suggested in this thread --- not because of a presumtion of needing them. Only because sometimes, at certain junctures (and ironically, when we need it most), it can be hard to see other perfectly legitimate and worthy options, especially if we've really been focused on one very specific goal. If other options are written down it would be already there as a reference. Have a willingness to take in new information and reconsider things (a sign of intelligence) should it become relevant -- and it sounds like you're good to go!