3 Good Matched Jobs for those who suffer with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 5.7 million men and women in the US alone.¹ If you are living with this disorder, you may be concerned about job stress levels and finding the career that is perfect for both you and your illness. While bipolar patients tend to thrive at anything they do, these three jobs for those with bipolar disorder bring out your strengths, aid recovery and also help to make the world a better place. 

Artist/Graphic Designer

Science has proven that creative people are more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness than any other group. This comes as no surprise. In order to be creative, one has to have a different outlook and a unique way of thinking. In fact, many of the historical and artistic figures you learned about in school suffered from bipolar disorder. Famed artist Jackson Pollock had Bipolar Disorder and it is one reason his art was so unique.² Because bipolar patients need a healthy creative outlet, it makes sense that a job that allows for such creativity will be a place for thriving. 

Non-Profit Professional

Working at a job that supports feel-good attitudes is an excellent choice for those with bipolar disorder. Non-profits make for a great fit and require caring, understanding individuals. Because bipolar can be a difficult walk, you sympathize with those in similar situations. This can make you outstanding at a job of this nature. Just be sure the job you are looking into doesn't have any rising and falling stressors that may affect your progress.

Author/Copywriter

Many famed writers had this common ailment - Edgar Allan Poe, Virginia Woolf and even Ernest Hemingway. Many of the writers in the past 120 years had some form of mental illness, ranging from mild OCD to severe forms of schizophrenia. Not only are people with bipolar disorder typically great at creative fields like writing, journaling is a healthy way to release feelings and stay on track but you do not have to write a novel to join the field. Try your hand at copywriting first. This will pay the bills while you work on manuscripts. 

When you are stuck in a job rut and don't know what to do, reach out for a helping hand. We would love for you to contact us today.... we can help you get on the path to the career of your dreams, a perfect match for you and your illness.

Sources:

1.  Who is affected by by bipolar disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2016, from 

     http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_statistics_bipolar_disorder 

2.  Rothenberg A. (2001). Bipolar illness, creativity, and treatment. Psychiatr. Q. 72, 131–147 [PubMed]