I had many jobs when I was younger, but never a career that I liked. I was an ESL teacher by accident for many years. I then couldn’t work because I was too sick. This was from my diagnosis in 1995 until I created my Health Cards Treatment Plan in 1998.
I remember doing temp jobs and being terrifically miserable. I was way too educated to be stuffing envelopes- and yet I was way too sick to work at a regular job. I would go in as a receptionist and be offered a higher up job by the next week. I could never take it. I wasn’t well enough. This was a long time ago!
Then I created the Health Cards and got my life back.. It took years of learning and practice before I was able to work as much as I work now! It’s a lot of sacrifice. No late nights- limited world travel- no relationship problems- on and on. Now i support myself. I can’t work as much as I would like. A job where people work together and stay late at the office actually sounds appealing to me!
Crazy I know.
Now I do what I can. My favorite work is my coaching and then writing. I like speaking too!
You can work- your hours may be limited and the work you do may not be as glamorous as you wish, but the right work can help you feel better.If you want to work and are not quite well enough- the Health Cards can change your life. I’m not a heavy duty sales person, but I believe in The Health Cards so much I want everyone to experience their magic.
Julie
Click here to read more about the Health Cards Treatment System for Bipolar Disorder. They really are the reason I can work at all!
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Thank You Julie. I have had so many jobs over the years, some more successfull than others, but my illness always seemsto get in my way. I have been sick for sev eral months again now, unemployed, but trying to get get better. I have the support of my husband, some understanding from my kids, but how ydo you forgive yourself?
Hi Rachel,
I face what you are going through all of the time. I miss months and months of work- but it’s a certain kind of work. If I’m busy and have deadlines I do better. If the work all comes from my mind- such as writing a book on my own, I find it very difficult. Having bipolar disorder means we are going to lose time. I’ve lost so much I can’t even count it anymore. But you keep going.
Many, many people with bipolar disorder have trouble working. It’s simply an unfortunate trigger. I would talk to the kids and be completely honest about bipolar. You can tell them about me! I write books- I speak- I coach and I have friends- and work is still a very big struggle.
You are Not alone.
You would never try to forgive yourself if you had cancer- there is no reason to have to forgive yourself when you have bipolar. Just keep going- sing massive praise to your awesome sounding husband and go easy on yourself. It’s a tough illness and not working is not your fault! Work when you can and go from there.
Julie