Oh my, yes! At least for me. In so many ways!

The most important set schedule tasks I have are when I eat and take my medications. I also try to get up at almost the same times every morning and go to sleep within a set two (to max three) hour period. I do let myself sleep a little later on Saturdays and Sundays, but not too much later. I allow myself to ease into the mornings after the breakfast and lunch-making tasks for my husband, because though I don't have a Seroquel XR "hangover" anymore, I'm not really bright-eyed and bushy tailed until about 10:30 am. Then, I start to do more physical things. I try to run errands and go to appointments between 11 am and 4 pm. After that, I take a break, then I do the housework and cooking. Then after dinner, hubby and I take it easy.

Obviously, I know others work part-time or full-time jobs, and have kids. I'm sure that would necessitate an even stricter schedule. But I think break times are crucial for everyone. For me, without break times, my bipolar disorder will become aggravated.

Occasionally, my evening medications can't be taken until later (i.e. if we are out with friends, at a concert, class, or traveling). That inevitably affects me negatively, to varying degrees. If we travel overseas, I am particularly vulnerable to mania, especially in the spring and summer months.