[therealstacy]

I've finally found a new job!!! I've been out of work for a year due to hospitalization and recovery after a bad manic episode. Stress is what sent me to the hospital. I got super paranoid and started harassing old boyfriends. Then I went to work one day wearing the tiniest miniskirt and the highest heels I could find. Lol. People just stared at me in horror because I usually wore suit jackets and slacks. And I started flirting with my boss and trying to kiss him, which was totally not normal for me. That was the last straw.

I think that all happened because I was under a ton of stress at home taking care of my sick uncle. And the job was very stressful.

Anyway, I'm much better now. Thank God.

How can I avoid getting manic on this job? I'm seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist. My meds seem to be working well. I love to jog, so that will hopefully help with my moods too.

What helps you stay out of the hospital?

[BeyondtheRainbow]

Congratulations on the new job!


I don't have much good advice since I've been on disability for years but I hope this goes very well for you. Let us know how you are doing!

[NorthernMark]

I could love to jog - I should given my relationship with it. Your job will be to do what?

[*Beth*]

Congratulations!


The right med cocktail and consistent therapy definitely help to keep my moods stable.

[Random 503]

Congratulations!

What worked for me at my last job was I was mostly work from home. So if I couldn’t get out of bed, my computer was there and I could do what I had to. When I was on site I had one friend who knew my condition and would run interference when needed. Granted there were only four of us there. When I was at headquarters and it involved day-long interaction I took a lot of Xanax and then collapsed by the time I got to the hotel room. I’d only sleep a couple hours and then read the internet the rest of the time and then do it again, get home eventually and take a seroquel to go down for at least 24 hours. It would take me days to get back to where I felt ok. I always live in hypomania (until recently).

A healthy way to do this? Probably limit the amount of personal interaction you have. When I’m most productive I’m free to do what I want without interruption. Allow time to process and not let the noise start to build. If you can’t limit your exposure make sure when you get home something can make you happy you can focus on. I love fly fishing, so I watch a lot of videos of beautiful casts. I know everyone swears by a routine and I’ve never been able to establish one due to the nature of my work but I wish I could be it sounds like it would be amazingly helpful.

[Soupe du jour]

Congratulations! Wishing you great success at your new job.

I haven't been in the hospital for about 12 years, though I almost ended up there maybe 10 years ago. What I credit with this success is what Beth wrote. I take my medications and practice healthy coping skills. Note that I had been on meds during 3 1/2 years I was hospitalized frequently, but unlike afterwards, back then I fiddled around with them, quit them briefly a few times, and also had alcohol drinking issues. Consistency with meds is crucial!

I do some similar things that Random 503 mentioned to ease stress. Such practices are very valuable.

[Nammu]

Coping skills are very essential ( mindfulness 🧘*♀️, keeping a schedule, reminding self that not every dip or jump is bipolar but normal human fluctuations) regular medication on time.

Congratulations

[therealstacy]

Originally Posted by NorthernMark

I could love to jog - I should given my relationship with it. Your job will be to do what?

I'm a customer service representative. A little stressful but pays the bills

[therealstacy]

Originally Posted by Random 503

Congratulations!

What worked for me at my last job was I was mostly work from home. So if I couldn’t get out of bed, my computer was there and I could do what I had to. When I was on site I had one friend who knew my condition and would run interference when needed. Granted there were only four of us there. When I was at headquarters and it involved day-long interaction I took a lot of Xanax and then collapsed by the time I got to the hotel room. I’d only sleep a couple hours and then read the internet the rest of the time and then do it again, get home eventually and take a seroquel to go down for at least 24 hours. It would take me days to get back to where I felt ok. I always live in hypomania (until recently).

A healthy way to do this? Probably limit the amount of personal interaction you have. When I’m most productive I’m free to do what I want without interruption. Allow time to process and not let the noise start to build. If you can’t limit your exposure make sure when you get home something can make you happy you can focus on. I love fly fishing, so I watch a lot of videos of beautiful casts. I know everyone swears by a routine and I’ve never been able to establish one due to the nature of my work but I wish I could be it sounds like it would be amazingly helpful.

Gosh, I have to deal with ppl on my job. I would like to limit interaction because I generally don't like people. I'm only partially kidding. I love watching videos of squirrels. That's one thing I can do.