What is your definition of being "stable"? I experience feelings of "normalcy" (no extreme moods or anxiety, etc.) at times and I wish I could feel that way all of the time. But I know with my diagnoses (Bipolar 2, OCD, GAD), feeling "normal" most of the time is probably not possible. I'm probably the biggest hypochondriac ever (with my mental health as well as my physical health) and probably a big pain in the *** to my p-doc because I often come in earlier than my scheduled appointment (I make an earlier appointment of course) to complain about symptoms.

I really need to relax more into my own version of "stability." No, I'm not going to feel "normal" all of the time, but I can keep my behaviors in check (no irrational behaviors at work or socially, exercise regularly, keep up with hygiene, eat healthy, meditate, etc.) and have my own version of "stable." I think my expectations of my medications and CBT are irrational if I think I'm going to feel "normal/stable" ALL of the time.

What's your take on that?