Thanks for this thread I’m “high functioning”... but not really. I strive SO hard to be high functioning. And it kills me. I have always gotten great grades, graduated college with a great degree. I have a great job, and somehow manage to do well at my job, even though my mind struggles to focus and process. My cognition has gotten worse since my bipolar symptoms have worsened over the past 2.5 years (I’m now 33). I don’t think anyone can tell because I hide it so well... but I significantly struggle. One of my greatest fears is that my brain will continue to decline and I won’t be able to do my job anymore.
My boss knows about my mental health and she is SO supportive... I am beyond grateful for that.
I used to be so “kept together” and productive outside of work. Now I struggle to function with basic daily tasks such as showering, bills, rent, keeping up the house (it is embarrassing!), etc, etc. It’s been SO frustrating to me to struggle to function, even though I’m “high functioning.” I feel like I’m losing myself and who I once was. Definitely struggling to cope with this.