I just started a new job and after 2 days on the floor I want to call in sick. In a profession that I've worked at for 38 years. It's a stressful job in the medical field. I'm good at what I do and I do a good job but I'm so over it. I'm pursuing something I truly love on the side, but I need this job to take care of myself. My second day at work I felt so on the edge, easily irritated, tearful (I actually cried a few times during a few conversations. I wasn't "inappropriate" but I knew that I was on the edge). So I'm off a few days and I had all these plans to accomplish some goals but all I've done is lay around, watch tv, and did a little reading. I did exercise earlier. How do you say, "sorry folks, I have bipolar disorder and I need to take a few days off." There is no one else to pay my bills except me. Maybe it's the stress of starting a new job. I didn't sleep at all the night before my first day. I was over sensitive at times I know. I turn 61 this year. I wonder if I can make it to retirement. Most days at work are so satisfying, I make other people laugh, but some days are like today. Tears running down my face and feeling isolated. I'd like to hear how other people cope. Do I call in and rest for a few days? Or suck it up and suit up and show up?