It's good to hear the opinions of those who suffered for a long time before there was any kind of resolution. I've always considered my meds as my boundaries. (No, you can't smack that clerk because she is snotty and unbelievable rude. No, you can't kill your husband.)

I would read about my illness instead of trying to deny it. I would not allow doctors to bully me or dictate my life. I would have learned that treating your body better is as important as your meds. And I would tell myself that most people don't have a clue and that telling anyone except a professional is a bad idea.