Ok this has been rambling around in my head and I finally decided to spew it onto a thread.....

I understand the need for Bipolar folks to watch out for there self and try to do all the things they can to stay stable. If everyone followed it all .. is there time to enjoy life?

Take X meds if you have them
Stay on a strict schedule everyday
go to bed at X time
get up at X time
Avoid this food and that food
Give up alcohol
Give up pot
Remind yourself you have/are Bipolar daily
Etc
Etc

Don't get me wrong, self care is needed for everyone not just Bipolar.

But I don't see how keeping away from everything is living a life. Medications aren't a magic pill to cure every issues.

Maybe I am rambling .. but I just wonder about people who follow every single" rule" .. are they really " happy" ?

I pick and choose things that works for me, but oh my I can't imagine giving up all the things I enjoy.

Maybe its just me