I have a degree in healthcare but did not pursue it as a job because I could not hack it. I work as a teacher now and hope to be a interpreter and translator. Teaching is not that difficult for me. I don't feel the need to disclose my illness to anybody at work. I work part-time but am working for two companies and also privately. I would not disclose your illness to anybody unless you absolutely have to do so. Work is work. People who hire don't really care about your problems but care if you can do the work they hire you to do. If you believe you can't do the work, then don't pursue the job. I could not work in the healthcare field. It is too stressful and not good for my health. This is the reason I am doing something else. There must be jobs you can do without worrying about your impairment. I suggest you find them. Just because you have a degree in a certain field does not mean you have to pursue this field if you can't do the work. But, if you believe you can do it, then why don't you try it and see if you can succeed. Otherwise, please don't expect others to understand your problems from your illness. Truthfully, unless you are in the mental health field, people are not that understanding. The bottom line is can you do the work or not despite your illness. I understand that there are laws for disability accommodations. Why would anybody hire another person with a disability unless they can perform or outperform others who don't have a disability? Also, if you keep taking absences at your job, nobody is going to hire you. You need to be able to at least show up to work even though you may not want to do so. I have days when I want to just be alone and not face the world. However, I force myself to go to work even though I don't want to work on certain days. A job is not a right but a privilege. Many people want to work but are not able to do so for some reason or another. Please don't expect others who hire you to understand your problems if you don't show up for work. Again, if you are not ready to work, then don't. I did not work while I was hospitalized. I started working only recently because I am doing well mentally and physically. I am able to take a decent amount of stress now because I am mentally somewhat stable. So please don't be impatient about yourself and take a job if you can't do it. Wait until you are sure about yourself and your illness. It took me a long time to find the right treatment. Then, it took years for me to accept this treatment and remain stable. I don't know what is the best treatment for you. However, please don't pursue work if you think you can't do it. The last thing you need is another failure or set back. What you need is to find something you can succeed at doing. This will give you confidence and put you back on track. Best wishes!!