Normal and successful are completely subjective and entirely dependent on your personal circumstance.

I've been with my husband since 2002 and he was diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder three months into our relationship. We've been married since 2004, we have 4 daughters (one of which also has bipolar disorder), and he's held the same job for nearly 7 years. There are bumps through life that you overcome and end up stronger than before they happened.

Perspective and short term goals are a good start. Fulfilling short term goals tends to be easier and satisfying. And the short terms culminate into a long term. And having as positive as you can manage perspective is helpful. The only person allowed to designate your life as normal is you. What's normal for one is abnormal for another. What's successful for one is unsuccessful for another. You will find that balance with time and a bit of patience.

I wish you luck.