Hii, I'm 24F with BP1. Today marks two weeks with my new job and this is my first time working while fully medicated. The difference is astonishing to me! I actually feel reliable, have control over my emotions, and don't hate working? That is very new to me.
I was unemployed for about a year after quitting my last job while in a severe manic episode. I have been terrified to work ever since because I really embarrassed myself. (I was my first time experiencing psychosis and didn't know what was happening to me).
I just wanted to bring some hope and say that it's truly possible to overcome fear and begin to trust yourself again with time and patience. I never thought I could work again but with the right medication and therapy I've proved myself wrong. It really is possible.