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/DaisyMaeMiller1984 Bipolar Jul 24 '25

I finished my undergraduate degree and most of my graduate program (in Philosophy) despite having BP1.

For years I worked in low skill jobs just because I wasn't able to work consistently. Then when I got finally stabilized on meds, I started working in Records Management. I was quickly promoted and now help our department deal with legal documents.

I'd say it's a career. I'm succeeding because I'm good at it.

You'll find something that clicks, just know it could take awhile.