Hi there- Hugs! What type of cognition impairments are you having? What type of work do you do? What sort of skills do you need to demonstrate in order to keep your job? How well does your job match up with your natural strengths?

I've been very fortunate- my job compliments my natural strengths and talents. I was diagnosed with BPI when I got a job promotion. I ended up off work for nearly 3 months (came dangerously close to exhausting my FMLA) while I adjusted to the medicine.

The worst part about bipolar is how long it can take for the medications to take effect and coping with the side effects.

My advice would be to think of what you love to do- regardless of your diagnosis. It may entail a change in pay. Not sure how recently you've been diagnosed- but another thing that will help you long-term is establishing strong routines. Really use this time to focus on going to bed at the same time at night and waking up at the same time. It sounds obvious but it is a really hard skill to master.