I can function with my bi polar but since i had a manic episode that put me in the hospital for 7 weeks my dr. does not think im ready to work right now and im on disability but that doesnt mean I wont ever work again, everyones bi polar is diffrent I hear of all these mood swings..which I dont have...I would have never even believed I was bi polar expect I had 2 manic episodes that were pretty wild...maybe u need some anger management also?