Mood swings can be dangerous but managed. Taking meds and taking care is the best course. Keeping busy is important too.
I have watched some of the bravest people in the world with mental illness work hard to make their lives work to the best of their abilities. Each time it shatters due to their illness, they get up and rebuild. they learn skills to catch themselves before the shatter.
Brave.
He is taking the test to get his CDL back on Monday, I hope he gets it because he said he already has a job lined up for it