Also... even if you substribe to that "chemical imbalance" pharma made theory... it still doesn't mean brain chemistry "made you do it". Chemicals didn't make you throw yourself on that handsome guy. CHemicals didn't force your hands to use your credit card. Chemicals didn't make you yell at your spouse...

if you know you are prone to certain behaviors... for your own sake, you set roadblocks and try to stop yourself. I refuse to think this is some body snatcher thing. Most bipolars are able to live normal lifes... that include accountability.