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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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irisrain 09/07/2007

Hi ... I haven't been on here for a while so I hope that everyone is ok and doing well. Just wanted to ask a question. I started a new job yesterday and for the whole time that I was there I had this feeling of doom and I wanted to cry. I think it's because I just don't like the place and all I wanted to do was run away. I called up this morning and quit. I hate doing things like that but I felt I had to. I cried this morning when I woke up just thinking about going back there. I feel like such a weakling for quitting on the second day but OMG the conditions there were so horrible. I do have another job offer in a better place for more money. Do you guys think I'm a weakling?

deleted_user 09/07/2007

I don't think you're a weakling if it helps. weak would me not trying i the first place.
xx

deleted_user 09/07/2007

I have done the exact same thing. If a situation is making you feel that bad and you don't have to be there then don't be there. You did the right thing in my opinion. Why put yourself thru hell when it can be avoided...good luck

arlene17 09/07/2007

I worked in an ER in New Orleans for one weekend, 2 12 hours shifts. I had to go back the following weekend and do it again. I was just sick for the five days I had off, knowing I had to go back......I forced myself through those 2 shifts, then Monday I found another job. Thank goodness you have another offer already. I would've called and said I Quit as well, if my family hadn't needed the money so desperately. I wouldn't feel bad about it in the least.....

deleted_user 09/07/2007

Dont feel bad,the job just wasnt for you! Ive done the same thing a few times.One job i just didnt go back after lunch break,buggerd off home and felt like a failure.They must have been cursing me! Realised that it just wasnt the job for me.Dont beat yourself up over it x

irisrain 09/07/2007

Thankyou all for your thoughts. It has made me feel a little better knowing that maybe I made the right decision. This place was a nursing home. I still want to cry thinking about that place.

irisrain 09/07/2007

Victory ... that's exactly how I feel ... Like a failure.

deleted_user 09/07/2007

No, not at all. I quit two jobs within the first week.

deleted_user 09/07/2007

You are certainly not a failure or a weakling! Im not even working at the moment as i know i couldnt handle it just now.You are out there giving it a go,good for you! You will know when you are in the right job.Best of luck with the other job ! x

deleted_user 09/07/2007

I've done that many times in the past. I've talked to a lot of us who have. I hope you are being kind to yourself and doing better as the day moves on!

deleted_user 09/07/2007

I know that exact feeling, and it is torturous hell.
It was part of my bipolar/anxiety and I thank GOD that seroqel has pretty much taken it away.

Sorry I don't have any advice, just wanted you to know that you're not alone and I feel for ya sweetie.

Hugs,
Angel

deleted_user 09/07/2007

No, you are not a weakling.

YOU are a higher priority than sticking out it out unnecesarily (considering the other job offer) in a job that was obviously a bad place for you to be.
I've stuck it out in crap jobs where I didn't have to, and then later regreted it.
((hug))

BettyB 09/07/2007

You are not a weakling.

I got a job 2 weeks ago while manic. I really thought I could do it.

You are in a better position than I with another job offer. I am happy for you.

It seems like a door shutting and a window opening case.

BettyB 09/07/2007

PS
I am glad you posted. It makes me feel less alone.

deleted_user 09/07/2007

Absolutely not. You know what is right for you. In fact, I have had some real shit jobs that I wish I had called up and quit on the second day. It would have saved a lot of bullshit in the long run. Trust your gut.

irisrain 09/07/2007

Thank you all for posting. I don't feel so stupid and alone anymore. I haven't gotten a call back from the manager yet so maybe they won't bother me but I think they will call me soon to say "Hey, where the hell are you?". I left a message on the directors voice mail. I have to say that I was glad it went to voice mail and I didn't have to deal with talking to her person to person. I hope she got the message. I don't think they will have a problem with me not being there because I was on orientation. Every time the phone rings my stomach flips because I don't want to talk to them.

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