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Old Aug 20, 2020, 02:34 PM
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I'm just curious, are you no longer able to work due to bipolar? What became difficult to not be able to work?

I've been laid off 3 times and was on unemployment each time. During those times I became so depressed that I thought I would never be able to work again so I applied for SSDI twice during two different periods of depression. I was awarded SSDI both times first try (without a Lawyer) but I decided to work both times. i have very severe bipolar I so getting approved was not hard for me. I've been hospitalized over a dozen times in the past 10 years.

For me, working from home has helped me a lot to work while having bi polar.

No judgement on those that can't work, I was initially posting in regards to what jobs people do work while having bipolar. I've read that some jobs are better than others for people with bipolar.


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Originally Posted by BethRags View Post
I used to work in a cafe, worked there for 15 years - p/t. Until covid I was facilitating a NAMI support group for several years.

Can no longer work, so I'm on SSDI. I do help my husband run his online book store, which he's done for twelve years. For me, that involves typing.
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Medications I've been on in the past: Haldol, Risperdal, Ability, Depakote, Lithium, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Geodon.
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