Yesterday at the Pdoc I had one question I didn't ask and it's driving me nuts. My husband is on disability for chronic fatigue and a few other things so he cannot work. It's basically up to me to get a job so that our lives can be easier. With my new diagnoses of BP1 and Borderline I wanted to ask if people with cases such as mine can actually live a normal life and hold down a job. In my past I always worked but it was incredibly difficult for me. The stress manifested in episodes and in a myriad of physical health problems that often got me fired because I had to take time off.

I know everyone and every case is different but the thought of working scares me to death. I know they're going to add new meds to the Zyprexa I'm already on and I believe intensive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are on the horizon too. This will be decided in a few weeks. I feel pressure to find a job very soon as we are under a lot of financial strain which is causing stress in my relationship with my husband. I'm just afraid my illnesses are going to make it incredibly difficult.

I'd love to hear thoughts and experiences from you guys. My brain is obsessing over this question and it's causing me a lot of anxiety.