I’m 27yo female who was recently diagnosed in January of this year with bipolar 2. 


I have a full time job for the past 10 yrs and just acquired a PT seasonal job. I only work 4 hour shifts five days a week. Tuesday is my one full day where I am off from both jobs, every other day I work one or the other or both jobs. I was all for getting the second job and was recently hired the beginning of October. I did so mainly to help distract myself and keep busy since I also have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have no kids of my own and really don’t have any friends or hobbies so I also wanted extra money since I really do nothing else.

These first few weeks have been fun and engaging but I’m finding it to be draining now. (I have recently been engaging in self destructive behavior which is something that happens when I’m going through my episodes) 

Anyone have any experience or advice on how they’ve overcome difficulties with two jobs? Or is two jobs a bad idea? I don’t want to push myself or overexert in any way. 

I feel like I could be putting my primary job in jeopardy along with my mental health, but part of me doesn’t want to feel defeated. I know other people are able to work more than one job and it’s discouraging to me if I can’t do the same. I just feel like a hopeless mess. I’m mislead and filled with false hope yet so confident and determined.