i have a mantra i use when i start getting all judgey with myself and comparing me to other "normal" people, making me feel bad. it is "this is normal for me". i have to realize i am not like "normal" people. because of my MI issues, i am never going to be like a "normal" person and i have to accept that for what it is. so when i am out of balance and doing things i dont really like, instead of getting down on my self, i use acceptance telling myself that this is normal for me. adding the fact that i know it is going to pass. history has proven that it doesnt last forever even though it seems like it. take care