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/avadacadavera Bipolar + Comorbidities Jul 24 '25

Do you mind mentioning the country? Totally fine if you don’t feel comfortable.

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u/Naive-Language-7738 Jul 24 '25

It’s Japan and the allowance I am applying for is called disability pension.

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u/avadacadavera Bipolar + Comorbidities Jul 24 '25

Thanks for responding!

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u/Naive-Language-7738 Jul 24 '25

I hope it helps :)