I Had To Quit My Job Because of Bipolar 

Well, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 and I had a terrible time in the nursing field… I wanted to be a nurse but it was just so demanding and staff was not understanding to my needs… it was ruining me, now I’m trying to do something else with my life. I’m going to do something that I love, I’m going to work with avians and exotic animals as an assistant zookeeper. Being with animals has always been so therapeutic to me, it’s what makes me happy. I may not be in the medical field, but at least I’m happy. Please wish me luck! I hope things get better and that you find your path 💛

Thanks for sharing. I’m a nurse and I was recently diagnosed as bipolar type 2. I had worked night for a majority of my career and had so many ups and downs without realizing I had a disorder. I couldn’t stay in one position more than 1-2 years. I felt so much relief when I finally was diagnosed. I’m still a nurse, and just changed jobs again. My last job had a schedule a lot like yours. I worked 5 days a week 8 hr shifts and could be “mandated” or held over to work a 16 hour shift. And due to covid and short staffing, it happened a lot! Now I’m back to 12 hr shifts 3 days a week day shift, no mandatory overtime. It’s still such a challenging job, but I’m doing my best to make it work while trialing medication, going to therapy, sticking to a routine and prioritizing sleep. I usually start a new job strong, then nose dive into a deep depression. I’m hoping I can manage my symptoms. I love my job and am very good at it, but If this doesn’t work out, I’m walking away with grace knowing I did my best, made a difference and will be moving toward something more creative or work with animals. Thanks again for sharing your story. I feel less alone in feeling this way about work and dealing with this disorder.

Yeah.. I quit my job too because of my mental health condition. It's hard to concentrate :/ and getting up is such a hard thing to do :/

I have quit and lost so many jobs because of my disorder. I'm 29 and I've had 22 different jobs. I feel horroble guilt for every job that I've screwed up, but I try not to focus on that because if I do then I'll end up calling off a bunch and losing the job I have now. So I just try to keep moving forward, accepting my limits, and applying at jobs that I like. Working with plants is my passion. I've worked for the local Parks department and at a nursery and I hope I'll be able to get another job doing so and I hope I dont screw it up. I wish that people knew we're not lazy and we do care about working. We just get so depressed and manic/hypomanic it becomes impossible to work. It's Hell.

I work at McDonald's, it is the most stressful job I have ever had and done, I have a bipolar 1 and I think about quitting this job every time I am there. It is not good for me, because the stressful level is so high. I also have a university degree and a college certificate, in total 5 years of education. Many times I ask myself why do I work at McDonald's, a job I literally despise! ? Thank you for sharing your story, It gives me a lot to think about and change my life for better: different job, less stress etc.

I quit my job because of discrimination from management. Getting a lawyer is gonna be fun.

I've always worked with bipolar adhd but now I'm done with working...I have my dad with parkinsons dementia who stays with me sun till Fri I have osteoarthritis in both hips and knees also my hands...I've been so stressed and my partner had oesophagus cancer...he's great now and bk at work but I'm truly overwhelmed...the guilt I feel is so extreme giving up work...but I'm putting my notice in Fri...I'm going to do it ...keep strong and fo whats right for u ...im not winging life no more...im going to start being honest x

I'm having the hardest time staying at my job. I'm good at masking the symptoms at work, and then I fall apart as soon as I get in my car to go home

Greetings from Israel! I just found your channel, you are such an Interesing person! I deal with bipolar 2

Thyroid and bipolar, what a complex interplay. I quit my job as a psych nurse. Was hypomanic at the time.

Thank you for sharing so honestly❤

thank you for sharing your experience!

So glad I found your channel...I have cyclothymia..soft bipolar... It all got triggered by a traumatic abusive relationship in my early 20s...a 63 year old man forced me to have an abortion...it still effected me till this day.. I seen a psychiatrist in 2016...he wasn't sure if I had adhd.. soft bipolar or if it was a result of trauma...I had also dealth with an eating disorder in my teens.... I'm working witg my naturopath and he encouraged me to take lithium orotate..NAC...and a high grade omega 3 supplement....eating less sugar... I got diagnosed as having histadelia...undermethylation.... It's taken a while for the nutritional supplements to work...I don't think I can live without the lithium....it helps my stress... surprisingly from what im learning lithium is required for human nutrition.... I'm applying for a job this week ..can only work up to 25 hours a week but that's ok as i don't cope well with high demands... I was a carer for 15 years...got terminated as i refused the covid jab but now Australia changed regulations and I can get back to work now as a carer as i love helping people with various disabilities...sleep also a problem for me but so far I take magnesium in afternoon to help me relax....it has helped my sleep quality.... My naturopath did iridolgy on me...he said i have the ring of freedom in my iris...meaning I have a very highly wired nervous system...always have to be on go :-( But finding meditation helping as i feel I never do enough in my church... I used to get panic attacks but now I'm rarely getting them... But if I ever happen to get worse I might need Meds but so far I'm getting my life back slowly.. Your channel is a Godsend...u are so honest and open about things...

So did I. About twenty times. Here’s to the next! Keep trucking!

I to quit my job because of bipolar actually I had a minor relapse at the time I walked away and took an early retirement I was planning to work only for a few months so no real loss, my major bipolar episode happened in 2007 for which I was hospitalised for, anyway since then the 4 minor short relapses I have had I just go on the meds for 1 month then go of them so I act as soon as the symptoms occur fortunately this approach has worked for me

I never understood why people just “decide” to stop taking meds without consulting with doctor. If symptoms persist how can Dr help if you don’t tell them? I was DX with ADHD and bipolar depression last year and I would never consider stopping my meds. I trust my doctor and would consult with her if break through symptoms were affecting my functioning.

I have hosimoto’s and a new therapist after 2 visits thinks I’m bipolar, however I don’t think I am. I truly believe it’s my thyroid. I’m definitely not going to go on meds. I am watching all of these videos to see if I relate. 🤷‍♀️ Do you have any videos about your thyroid and bipolar?

I never would have thought that me taking Zoloft for depression as well as Lamotrigine and Abilify would cause me so many issues. I've been cycling through mania and depression for about 2 months now. It is such a struggle. In less than two months, I have quit my job and moved cities (with my spouse), started two part time jobs, and quit the two part time jobs. I have also went on numerous spending sprees. No health insurance and no doctor in the new city yet. What has my life come to...?

Could you talk about having kids while bipolar? I always worry about passing down my illness to my kids should I decide to have them.

I am scared of meds. manic, depressed and I have ptsd

Congratulations on your video! You are to be commended. You know, I have bipolar disorder type 2. I used lithium before and it made me gain weight. That was 4 years ago. So, I switched to Depakote, but it wasn't good for me, so I took other medications. Now, my new doctor reintroduced lithium here in Brazil under the name Carbolithium CR 450. I take two every night for a year and I haven't gained weight. But why haven't I gained weight? Because my new doctor advised me to see a nutritionist to eat properly, and I also drink at least 2 and a half liters of water every day. I also exercise; in my case, I walk five times a week for 40 minutes. I don't drink coffee, I don't use alcohol. So, I haven't gained weight and I'm doing well with this medication. The good thing about having lithium is that it's the only medication that protects our brain from dementia in the future. I'm not saying we will have dementia, but lithium protects the brain and stabilizes us, that's what my doctor said. So, it's been a year since I've been fine: I study, work, and have plans for the future. Yes, it is possible to be whatever we want in life; we have to face and fight with positivity. I forgot to mention that I have a psychologist I see every week. You are young and intelligent. Never give up. Hugs from Brazil!

It’s pretty amazing that you have times of no bipolar symptoms. Also, being successful in a career is atypical. What diagnosis do you have?

Cycling every month? Have you considered pmdd was part of it

Hi, why did you not apply to be medically boarded?

The mindfulness book "30 Days to Reduce Depression" by Harper Daniels is a good resource.

Marijuana works great

I was taking Depakote and ability, then they switched to tomprimat,.. and now they are planning on prescribing me Zoloft or Wellbutrin… idk I get so scared just letting someone have full control of my life like this