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/PuzzleheadedLab8382 Bipolar Jul 23 '25

Hi, I’m a Type II bipolar individual from France, diagnosed a year ago. After completing my doctorate, I became a self‑employed businessman (micro-entrepreneur), but it’s not working out at all. I’m now considering moving toward art therapy—something very serious, well‑structured, and approved by the stat.