Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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kittycat72d
kittycat72d
I do not work right now because #1 I cant hold a job and #2 I can not handle it rigght now. Now everyone is telling me to get a small part time job to get out and meet people and start to get on my feet again. I hate being around alot of people because of anxiety issues even with my meds. I do not feel I can handle a job right now in the state of mind I am in but people are pushing me. So how does everyone feel about this anf if you do work how do you do it. Thanks in advance ttyl.
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
I don't have any family, so without disability I have many jobs!!! Anyone that says you can live without money, has never tried it!!!

I'm on disability, I've suffered a few years - but I WANT to go back to work, and make friends, be busy, create a healthy life, instead of always Accepting "I'm depressed.." I am a people person though : )

So, if you don't need money - I wouldn't care what anyone says or advice, if you need money - well, you can TRY something...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do you have a therapist and a psychiatrist? Your therapist could give you tips to overcome some of your anxiety and help you get on your feet. Your psychiatrist could prescribe something for anxiety so that it is easier for you to get out. If your psychiatrist decided you were unable to work he or she would tell you.

Hope you feel better!
tommymott
tommymott
I think you're right to do what works for you. Most people who give advice don't know what they're talking about.
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Can you do something on your terms? Dog walking, babysitting, odd jobs, run errands for the elderly? I have a pet sitting service and I can kinda pick and choose who I work for and when I wanna work. Also it's under the table. So the disability people don't find out.
kittycat72d
kittycat72d
I do need money yes I hate having people support me but right now I have no choice. I am trying to work on a few things and see what works out. I am seeing my pdoc wed so i will discuss it with her and see what she thinks. thanks everyone for your input.