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/faithlessdisciple Rapid Cycling without a bike Jul 23 '25

I’m a home support worker. Just finished a mental health cert 4 ( just below diploma) qualification. Looking to jump to mh peer support soon. Yes I’ve been hospitalised at both ends of the swing. Stable for a few years now on a good-for-me med cocktail. Drink maybe two premixed drinks a fortnight on DnD night. Stable relationship for 23 years. Two awesome non bp kids.