I have long periods of stability between my manic and depressive episodes. They are temporary problems. The weight issues is a permanent problem which I'd never get relief from. I have about 30lbs of excess fat on my body and I feel every pound weighing me down. My IBS goes crazy from overeating and gaining that much weight means eating lots of food. Plus, I'm vain. Carly Simon wrote the song "you're so vain" about me I think.