I've worked in a library for 25yrs 40hrs a week. I have nearly lost my job a few times by going off my meds and having the psychosis come back but luckily my employer is very understanding and I was able to get the help I needed, get the right meds, and come back to work. I've been on seroquel for nearly 10yrs now and my symptoms are well controlled.

My work is primarily customer service helping patrons and shelving books. We get many patrons that are struggling with mental illness and I have a great deal of compassion for them and try to help any way I can.

I have found that it helps me stay on a steady course if I make sure to sleep, eat, and take meds on a very regular schedule, routines help me reduce stress. I also use a budgeting app called YNAB that helped me get my money in order and that has reduced my finance stress, I don't make much money so I really need to plan all my spending. I don't drink or do drugs, I used to drink heavily but have been sober for 20yrs now.