The way i look at it I have a mental illness (Bipolar) Smoking is the least of my problems .My whole life is dictated by what stage of cycling im in . I learned from past mistakes that drinking or doing drugs will stop my meds. from working and make me completely nuts! I dont think i know anyone with a mental illness who dose not smoke and drink coffee. I dont have many things of which Im in control of. My meds. tell me when I can get up and when I can go to sleep My bipolar tells me what I can do and where I can go that day and how I should feel wether I like it or not .But smoking i control do i smoke one or 3 pack its my choice .