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/[deleted] Jul 23 '25 edited Jul 23 '25
Generally construction and aviation labor jobs.
I find the physicality therapeutic. Helps drain my energy to get good sleep and keep hypomania at bay.
Was doing well as a construction materials tester, but the hours and schedules were too stressful. Even neurotypicals find these hours challenging for this trade
A therapist told me once that due to the conditions I have, I should generally not work more than 40 hours.
Currently working on a career in Geotechnical Engineering, on the drilling side. Getting really nice and chill hours.
I think what's key is managing stress, not overworking your self, and being with an employer that's on your side (won't abuse you/respect work-life balance and self care)