I did because I started having problems going to work, so they asked me.

Every day when I walk into work.... my manager or another manager will ask me in an erie tone...

"How are you TODAYYYYY?"

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THAT?

I couldnt so I went on med leave.

I'm new here, Hi everyone! I did recently let people know I'm bipolar. I did it with a sense of humor. I think some people might have thought I was kidding. I feel sorta weird letting people know. I have been recently diagnosed in the last 6 months.

I let people know because I don't want to feel I have a problem with them when I'm depressed.

Surprisingly, a few people shared they were bipolar with me and/or suffered with moderate to severe depression and/or anxiety disorders. Although at times I feel completely alone, I'm not.

The biggest mistake for me has been to tell people I work with that I'm bipolar. It changes everything in a negative way. This one stupid woman who knows, is even scared of me and told me she's not comfortable being friends with someone with bipolar. Non bp people just can not and will not understand us. The next job I'm keeping my bp mouth shut!

I never tell pp where I work that I am bipolar. Bipolar always gets a bad ra in the news. Bipolar doesnt take medsand kills 14etc. I have heard of BPs being runn out of work places "Legally" to get rid of them on the work's ins.

Yes, I believe it was in my best interest to be honest about my BP on the job. It clearly explains my mood rollercoaster. It is a fact of life...and I can't be worried what childish gossip will be flying around. My boss is very kind and understanding in this matter. But I do get the "How are you today? Everything okay?" I just answer...Yeah, good" (smiles)It is an ilness...I did not choose this. And I don't mind saying in my defense...I am a very efficient worker.

yes...now they think i'm crazy

nooooooooo!!!!!!!!
i've been warned against it so many times it will never happen. i don't really see the point? too much ignorance. even if some seem supportive initially, seems like it will always backfire eventually. gives them ammo to use whenever they need a scapegoat.

I would never tell again unless I had to. I have been involved in a law suite against my employer for discrimination for over a year now. It has made things so much worse!

Upper management knows I am BP. In North Carolina, one can fill out FMLA papers, ( Family medical leave act ) These are papers filled out by my doctor, indicating my condition and that at times I will miss work due to this condition.
I am allowed up to 12 weeks of intermitten missed days. So my A** is covered.
Some employees know, those that don't know are afraid of me. Hehehe But all in all, It doesn't affect my job as of now.

The weird thing is -- I got my job BECAUSE of my BiPolar Disability - a civilian contractor for the Army and a certain percentage of the hires HAVE TO BE a disabled Vet of some sort - so I am really only supposed to discuss it with mgt - i have to be somewhat crazy to qualify, but I can't be TOO crazy and still work on the flightline around the aircraft

My job knows because I had problems and needed to go back on meds but had trouble finding the right meds. I ended up with several hospitalizations. My job was very supportive and allowed me the time I needed.

Hahahah tell work your bipolar no way in hell thats a good way to lose a job or not even get in the door best to hide it unless its needed to come out( i dont no why it would be needed)Jobs don't take well to bipolar and if they do hell ur lucky

If it is pertinent but especially if my Christian testimony is shared.

I was struggling with concentrating at work and wasn't doing well with stress and pressure. I went in to talk to boss and she was kind of like, "Oh, that explains a lot." They didn't use the word "fired", but it was clear that there wasn't a job for me anymore.

i told my boss straight out im bipolar and i have issues at times but that doesnt stop mne from doing the best job i can!! he is so cool with it!! and my employees all know they are like my friends and they care a few even looked on line on how to cope with a bipolar person that is their boss which made me laugh but it has been great so far!!