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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downanqueer
downanqueer
Due to being Bipolar having borderline personality disorder, severe depression and anxiety. getting along with people is a hughe challenge for me. Work is super hard because i lack the skills i need to adjust not freak out and actually do my tasks. Im struggling to keep jobs when i find them and since i have blew so many jobs it is getting harder to get new ones. Applying for jobs is even a challenge due to the evaluations they give online since all my disorders slightly ruin the qualities companies seek. Lying on the surveys have eventually led me to a fire.. so how can i manage work and my disorders without exploding on the job? Even my meds dont help with all my mood swings and the ones that do leave me with no mood at all.... :/ many people have told me apply for disability but thats hard to get and also id like to work to avoid soaking in my depression
deleted_user
deleted_user
Could it be that you haven't found a job you really enjoy, or see your self staying at for a long time, Maybe you could look into running your own business, I know for me I felt that way for a long time, especially when my medicine was not balanced out. I started my own photography business, a dream of mine, and flourished. I was my own boss and no one really bothered me except clients, I don't think disability is the answer and don't forget it will take years to get that approved if that....I think maybe you should try really looking at what it is that makes you annoyed or mad with people , what are the characteristics or situations that are causing this anger. A lot of times, when this was happening to me, it was my own shit not other people. it took me a long time to realize that. I wish you the best of luck ! Don't give up.
Summer
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have finally found the right cocktail of meds that work for me but it took yrs. I am on disability and got it the first time out and it didn't take but a couple of months to get approved. Of course I've been in and out of the hospital so many times and I didn't do too well when I was being interviewed.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
It sounds to me like you need to find some coping skills.. Cognitive type of therapy/behavioral therapy can make a big difference in your life as well.. Meds only do so much.. Some of it will come down to changing some behaviours
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have you thought about vocational rehab? It is government program available in all USA states that will help with training,education, and finding employment. I've never been on disability and I qualified for the program. It's something worth checking into.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I recommend applying for disability. Get a Disability lawyer though to work thru all the red tape. I was denied once and got it when I used the lawyer.
And I suggest you find a good therapist to work thru all of your issues. Find things in life that make you smile or bring calmness to your mind.
For me it is the funny things my cats do or a beautiful sunrise.
You can also work on disability but there are some tax implications. You have to work out all of your issues first. Then you will be able to find a job that you like and that makes you happy. Don't give up. Ever.
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