I can't afford to be manic again. I get into too much trouble. I love the high feeling but make too many bad decisions when I'm manic. I hurt others when I'm manic.

If you are anything like me, I will tell you it is not worth the high. I learned the hard way, by quitting meds when I was doing well, by drinking when I knew that to be a trigger and by letting myself become entangled in relationships that were wrong.

I encourage you to continue your meds, for peace of mind.