If the company is going bankrupt if you don't ship some software in a week that's an additional problem besides your bipolar condition. I'd be trying to find a

If the company is going bankrupt if you don't ship some software in a week that's an additional problem besides your bipolar condition. I'd be trying to find a new job. Try to get as much paid vacation time as you can (a week or two probably) and then you could try to see if you can go on short or long term disability pay, if you have that insurance from your employer and you have worked there long enough. The medical leave/disability will protect you from getting fired during that time and provide you with partial or full income for a long time, sometimes up to a year, and sometimes even if the company itself goes under. During that time you can have plenty of time to focus on your mental health, getting out of burn out, and finding a better job. Taking a week off work may stem the issue but it likely won't fix the problem. Don't tell anyone at work about any details about your condition. Don't even tell them it is something mental or physical. Provide only enough information that is legally required. I once confided in my manager when I was going through a break-up and depression, and burn out. He was my friend in addition to my manager. After I got back from my "vacation" he transferred me off his team and washed his hands of me. Never even spoke to me again, and I see him around town sometimes and he never has even come up to ask how I'm doing.