Yes, Bipolar illness is a dynamic one, changing constantly. I think the less stress we
encounter, the more stable the moods are going to be. That's why is so important, in my view, to have as little stress as we can manage.

Was just reading yesterday that if we can keep the ego under control, we're much more
likely not to let things bother us so much. I remember BipolaRNurse once said that
she looked into a mirror for the problem and said to herself something like "you're the problem". That is exactly what the writer was trying to express in his views.

It's our egos that get in the way. Barring that, we should all be able (in theory, according to the writer) to live with peace and even joy.

I think Alcoholics Anonymous does one of the best jobs of helping to get the ego under
real discipline in helping a person to live a healthy lifestyle.

Have enjoyed the threads recently so much. Thanks for it all.