I work full time, and i feel more stable when i'm working because it gives me structure and forces me to keep my sleep patterns consistent.

I was off work and out of school due to severe illness for a year when i was around 20, and for 6 months at age 34. I'm 37 now. Other than those 2 periods i have always worked or been in school at least part time, and usually full time. It's good for my self esteem.

I have worked at times against medical advice, and i turned down disability assistance because i chose to work. Even when i am not well i can usually cover and do ok at work, but o would take time off again if things got bad enough.

Everyone is different, and i am lucky to be very high functioning, even when symptomatic. Sometimes i feel like giving up, but quitting doesn't seem like a realistic option.

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