When I'm well for a significant stretch, yeah, I start to feel like maybe I'm "normal" and can handle it, you know, have a normal(-ish, lol) life. Like right now. BUT I don't have to look very hard to remember times which were very much NOT ok. AND I keep right on with my meds. And therapy too. Even if I don't have any BP stuff to discuss, I (like a year ago) came out of an emotionally abusive relationship of 9 years. There's PLENTY to process there and learn how to proceed with my life. Also, I don't have to suddenly scramble to get into therapy, it's already in place.

Sooo, yes, but a quick historical reality check brings me to my senses.