I've leaned on this sub reddit a lot during my time in school and wanted to share my win. I went into doctorate school without being medicated and I tanked. I was going through intense periods depression and hypomania in the middle of the most challenging academic setting anyone can ever go through. I had to take a leave of absence and spend an entire year finding the right medications. Thanks to my doctors my bipolar was reigned in (few hypomanic episodes and depressive bouts) and I was able to return to school and finish my degree. I wanted to share this with anyone who is in higher education and doesn't know if they can do it. With the right care, you absolutely CAN!
Sending love to anyone who is struggling to get through school with bipolar. You are not alone. And you very much got this <3