Moose—I’m pretty lucky in that my employer was understanding and not a lot was said about it; they just told some people I had a medical issue and that was all. That episode was triggered by a drug I was taking for anxiety. I’m pretty skilled at blocking things out, but it bites me with anxiety I can’t tie to anything until I think very hard about it.

There is no doubt it is hard. The first time it happened to me I had no clue. Diet pills set it off. I was so embarrassed I quit my job. It worked out in the end, but it was tough to go through.

Are you seeing a therapist? It really helps.

Also, you might try posting this in the bipolar forum. You’ll get more replies there—it’s pretty active.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this