Newbie suffers from Bi Polar Type 2 question re: work

[asdff]

So anyone else on here suffer from bi polar type 2? If yes, what type of work do you do. Before having children I was a personal assistant, apart from being pregnant and that messing with my hormones. I was pretty good at it. Had good routines in play. Cue having children, thryoid problems. Now I haven't been in the workforse for 10 years. I have uni degree. I have completed a short term course recently but I became hypermanic. Then crashed into depression. My depression lates around 4 days. Then I can get out.

So what type of work do other bi polar type 2 people do? I know I can't do night shift.

[quirkywords]

asdff

welcome to the forum.

This is a caring, friendly and supportive place.

I was diagnosed so long ago when bipolar was called manic depressive so

I don't know if I am bipolar 1 or 2.

Have you made a list of what you want in a job and what your skills are and what you like doing?

What I do know is it depends on the person. I tried being a teachers aide, a teacher, a facilitator , a health educator and many other roles including clerical, child care and sales. I found it hard with 3 children and part time study to work fulltime. So I mainly worked part time.

For me I found teaching very exhausting and fulfilling. In the end I started my own shop over ten years ago when my children had grown up.

I know not everyone can do this but being my own boss and doing something I love , has helped me so much.

There is a thread called this bipolar life , where you can come and have a look, ask questions if you like and read older posts. You are most welcome.

Quirky

[asdff]

Thanks Quirky. I will look for the thread. I am very organised. I am good with people. Friendly and likeable.

[quirkywords]

Asdff

They are great skills and could be applied to many job areas.

I am very disorganised and admire people who are organised.

Have you seen a careers counsellor they can help people of all ages or see someone who specialise in people wanting to change jobs .

Quirky

[asdff]

I have not seen a careers cousellor.

[asdff]

I went for an interview yesterday. I told them it wasn't for me. It was with a supermarket chain and they want you to start at 6am. While I am a morning person. It was not for me.