How can I cope with a mental illness or disability without losing my job?

Educating yourself on your rights is the first and best step towards making sure you have the accomodations you need to be successful in the work place. Often, mental health or disability services agencies in the area provide services called "supportive employment" where you're assigned an employment specialist who can help you navigate challenges you have around disclosure and asking for what you need from your employer. Local club houses or community mental health organizations can be the best places to start looking for such services. If you have a doctor who is working with you to manage your mental health or physical condition, discussing your concerns about your job with him or her may also be a good step to learn how s/he may be able to help you. A doctor is a good source for documentation and may be able to provide some guidance based on experiences with other employees with similar conditions.

You company must know that you have this illness or disability. Take it one step at a time in the job and if it gets to overwhelming speak to the person in charge to help you cope.

Honestly, if you feel that this is personally effecting your job. I would stronglly suggest to see a therapist or go to a doctor. Becuase they might be able to provide you with better equiment to fight the mental illness. If that does not work never forget to find coping skills and self care techniques!

taking time to practice self care and balance your needs with your job can be helpful; make sure to look after yourself. recognising when you need to step back can preserve your ability to work in the future, and the long term path of your recovery. perhaps working part time could be useful, or talking to senior members of staff about what accommodations can be made for you.