Hello everyone,

I have not worked since 2012 and it took a while to get my disability. It’s hard being on disability if you once had a better paying job. I worked as a social worker for years. I had a bad panic attack at my job and left the office. My doc saw me as a walk-in and thought I had PTSD and adjustment disorder from work. I was placed on leave and referred to a DO, provider and later a psychiatrist that diagnosed me with BP1. I started meds and therapy. It is really hard being on disability. I want the best for my eleven year old plus I did not get a degree to not use it. I have thought about returning to the workforce. My concerns are if I’ll be able to preform well. I have poor memory and problems with cognitive dysfunction. Following directions can be very hard for me if there are several steps not written down. I know many people with bipolar work on this forum. For those that have symptoms how do you manage and work?