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/smuness Bipolar + Comorbidities Jul 23 '25

I work in API design for a major company. Low-stress for the most part. Used to work as an essential tech op for an international bank. Was rough during covid.

I wanted to be a social worker in a hospital. I crashed out fast.