r/bipolar • u/Common-Series8622 • Jul 23 '25

Living With Bipolar What kind of job do you have?

Anyone have bipolar 1, had hospitalisaions for mania, and still have a job or career? Or been able to get through university? Wondering what jobs work well with the needs we have

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u/DualBladesOfEmotion Bipolar Jul 23 '25

This article has a list of jobs that they look at through several lenses and categorize as “good” or “bad” for people with Bipolar brains.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/jobs-for-people-with-bipolar

Ironically, I’m a teacher, and it says that’s one of the worst jobs to have with a Bipolar brain. Go figure 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/TriggeredMercy Bipolar + Comorbidities Jul 23 '25

Interesting article!! Its funny to see librarian as a good option here when it requires a Master's degree and is relatively competitive lol

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u/DualBladesOfEmotion Bipolar Jul 23 '25

You are the second person who has pointed to that exact job on the list as one that shouldn’t be on the “good for Bipolar” list.