Cherise asks: how can I manage bipolar illness and also go to work and school?

Hello readers. I just received this email from Cherise. I answered below and know she could use your support as well. How do you handle wanting to do something such as working or going to school full time, but always having to manage the illness first?  Here is her post.

Hello Julie,

 I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1 for about 7 years. I have struggled with depression and OCD since about 14. I'm 44 and cycle about every 2 months even though I have tried every medication regimen possible. Now I am on Lamictal, which seems to have the fewest side effects and works most of the time. Right now I am in a downward spiral; my thought are obsessive, I'm borderline suicidal and having nightmares. I hope this lifts soon. I'm a high acheiver and got my nursing degree (RN), but I lost my license, because I got very depressed on the unit [ Read More ]


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