u/Cable559

Newly diagnosed and currently on sick leave from my high pressure job. Work triggered this episode that ultimately led to diagnosis and now I'm afraid to go back.

I've tried looking through the subreddit to see people's career stories but haven't had much luck.

My question: with bp2, did you need to take a step back in your career/change to part time to avoid triggering hypomania or depression? Was going on medication enough for you to continue on your career path?

I completed 6 sessions with a focus on self worth and depression. In the last session, my subconscious brought up when I was SA 'd and how I tried to deal with the aftermath of that. This was over a decade ago and while the SA was always a clear memory, I forgot about the aftermath. Now I can't stop thinking about it and researching my assaulter.

How would you handle this? I don't want to give it air and wish I could just move on from it again.