Perk up or take the bullet and tell her so that you might get some relief on projects that you are doing. I am not for telling people but if you know you are walking the white line all you can hope for is some help. With this you also fall into the disability act and she needs to accomidate you. I really don't know the in's and out's of the act but it can help save your job.

I think that for your own sake, you should tell her. You don't have to go into too much detail, but just let her know that you struggle sometimes. What kind of work do you do?

I got the sack cos I played a harmonica in my bosses face. Not really a good tip...but I
SO enjoyed it as I was entering a manic episode

I've never disclosed my mental illness to an employer. It is a bad time of the year for many of us. At work can you work shorter hours for awhile? Take some vacation time or leave of absence? I'd expect that your new boss knows whatever's in your file so she may know more than you think. Do the best you can to focus on the job!

Can you apply for FMLA (Family Leave Medical Act)? It allows people with illnesses to take time off of work without repercussion. I didn't have it, had to go to the phosp, and then got fired 5 months later. If you are going to apply for it, make sure that if you take days off, it will help you and not harm you. Some days, just getting out of the house to go to work is good... but then trying to function is a different story.

I have told my bosses about my bp in the past. It didn't go very well for me. But you have to do what you need to if you want to get by.

I dunno, she sounds a bit unapproachable!!!
Maybe you should get one of those special lights that SAD sufferers use. I know some people on the board have good things to say about them!!!
Do you think a med tweak will help thing? Have you let your Pdoc know that you aren't doing as well as you were?
Well, good luck with whatever you decide to do!!! I hope things work out!!! (((((Hugs)))))

Take a medical leave known as FMLA and try to get back on track
((hugs))

Abielle,

I don't know if your company has a human resource department or officer, but if it does, I would go through them before speaking with your boss. It is their job to know what services are available to you as well as being a liaison between you and your employer. Also if you are working with them they can help to protect you against any work place discrimination.

I hope this helps.

I have taken 2 FMLA's in the past two years. I don't have enough vacation or sick pay to last me through another one right now.
I work at a job that has me travelling all the time. I haven't had a day off in two weeks at this point. I am applying for other jobs that wouldn't have me travelling, but I haven't heard back from them. I am just so overwhelmed right now.
My boss doesn't really know how to communicate. She only speaks in business speak, and I just don't feel comfortable around her. I think she would totally freak about the responsoibilities she has given me, if I told her. I would quit if I had a back up plan.I guess I am just venting. Thank you for your replies. I'm just really scared. But maybe I need to be fired. :(

You don't "need to be fired." You need some time off. You have been on the road for 2 weeks straight, and you need a break. Heck, even a non-bp person would need a break. I used to schedule for an airline, and the mechanics would work 15 days, then get 5 off. I understand the money issue... but you have to think about it in context. If taking 3 days off is what you need, and you will lose 3 days pay, then that's it. If you don't take those 3 days and get fired, you will probably be fighting for months to get unemployment and be without money for months. I know because I made the wrong decision, got fired, and ended up there.

I know me saying "3 days" is overly optimistic. I don't know how many days it took me to get out of my depression to be able to return to work. I would take William's advice and talk to HR. Right now, that's probably your best bet.

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I would be telling the boss as little as possible. If you have to tell her something, go with depression rather than the full bipolar. And be clear what you want - time off or less duties? If its less duties - for how long? Looks like you are not going to get understanding, sympathy or care.