HI Hopeful,

My job sounds like your field as it was very stressful and fast paced. These conditions, along with working with others, led me to mania in 3 jobs when I was medicated for bipolar I. I get really paranoid about others which makes me wonder if standing in front of a classroom would be an issue. Also, a lot of kids may test the subs or new teachers. That's just my two cents. I got on ssdi in 2010 and looking back I have no earthly idea how I pulled off corporate life. From what I read bipolar can get worst with age. I do think better meds will be avaliable, but Lord knows the price. Today I couldn't survive on just my ssdi so it's lucky that I'm married. It is also important to keep a schedule if you stop work. My pdoc told me that sobriety, exercise, and volunteering work better than any pill he can give.

Take Care.

tnt