I made it through grad school. For me - it was easier to go to grad school than search for a job after undergrad. Grad school worked well for me because I could set my own schedule. I don't know how other grad programs go but in mine I didn't have to take any classes if I didn't want to - just had pass several very difficult exams. I must admit - my hypo mania helped me get through parts because I didn't sleep for periods of time so I could study for hours at a time. But the depressive periods would set me back. Luckily my advisor was oblivious at times and had been hospitalized for mental illness in the past so he could relate to my situation.

For me - grad school was free. If it hadn't of been free then I would not have gone. But that's just who I am - I cannot mentally handle the emotional stress of loans. Of course millions of people do just fine with having student loans it just depends on the person.

There were periods that were extremely hard for me - those made he go back to therapy but I think all would have gone much better if I would have stayed in therapy the whole time.

And just for reference - I have a BS in Nuclear Engineerin/Physics and a MA and PhD in Physics from an Ivy League school - so it's definitely possible. Just a lot of hard work on making sure you take care of yourself. I also had my husband there for me to keep me going.