I used to think so. I had a job and got married and had 4 kids. I'm not saying it's not possible, heck I did it. BUT....what quality of life is more the question. Having a job and having bipolar is extremely difficult IMO. Also, having 4 kids. or kids at all and bipolar presents tons of challenges. Raising kids is only that much harder. and...is having kids 'normal'? I'm not sure.