So here's the lowdown. Ill try and make it short

Several stressors in my life recently

-i had to have a pilonidal cyst surgically removed in june, loonnngg healing process
-the incision was left open to heal by itself, done healing as of today (it previously ripped open twice after being all healed up)
-all summer i was 700 miles from my gf, long distance, sucked, i didnt know i had bp and i trested her terribly, saying things i didnt mean and giving her ultimatums
-september diagnosed with bp, have been on lithium since 10/5, 750mg for a week
-got a new job after a long search (accounting), want to start in two weeks
-my parents want me to postpone my start date because they are worried ill have a bad day, start talking over ppl (like i did pre diagnosis/meds) and get fired

How can i convince my pafents that i am ready. I have been doing nothing sitting on my butt at home for almodt 5 months now i need to get my life back. I really do feel like i am myself again, lithium wprks wonders for me i feel.

Once in a while i get impatient but nowhere near to the extent like when i was manic at the beginning of this month.

Thanks for reading