I'm looking at a disability form my doctor will have to fill out listing the restrictions caused by my Bipolar and BPD. I try to review these before each appointment so he does not feel bombarded, which is exactly what the insurance company wants.

I understand the disability concept of restriction, for example a person with impaired concentration should be restricted from operating heavy machinery. But how does "restriction" apply to a software developer like me? Would I be restricted from any task requiring sustained focus or analysis? Restricted from high-stress environments? Those examples sound ridiculous but they are true.

Wondering if anyone has opinions on what restrictions would apply to BPD or Bipolar patients, whether it's work related or not.