r/bipolar 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/bullmonkeyman Jul 24 '25

I have bipolar 1 aswell and have Been hospitalized in last, my dr wants to do again but I need to work to pay bills, I currently run heavy equipment and build roads and parking lots, but need something better for my mental health, but I still keep at it