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/beepolarbeebee Jul 23 '25

I’m a librarian with bipolar! I’ve gotten very lucky with a job that suits me