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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TC40 02/01/2019

on top of everything I have going wrong, I lost my job. “It wasn’t a good fit”.

Deckard 02/01/2019

Hmm are you on disability? I think that may be a good route for you.

GOB_Bluth 02/01/2019

Awww shoot. I'm sorry. That's an extra load you didn't need.

I think Chris is right, in that you may want to consider a disability claim. In my eyes, you qualify wayyyyy ahead of a lot of other folks. They may not even make you go three appeals before granting it.

mlr0853 02/01/2019

So sorry to read this hard hit you've been given. "The right fit" well, that to me is "Hostile Work Environment." May not be much, think 70% of your current income at unemployment office. And a part time job? That's what a friend of mine did when after several years she said 'hostile' and got benefits. while that happens, put those papers in with 'documentation' from all dr, pdoc, tdoc...I did that and got mine (1st) time...not 3. Best to you...hoping you'll have come to you something good! Fast!

Try this place for help https://www.unitedway.org/find-your-united-way/
just type in your zip code and county...

Sunshinegirl0228 02/01/2019

I’m so sorry, friend. You really need to get started on disability.

RealHeart 02/01/2019

Sorry you lost your job. I don't know your life.

All I know about me is I kept getting fired and quitting all the time and I hit rock bottom, my doctor told me to file for disability.

polarbare 02/01/2019

Sorry tc40- I agree with others disabilty possibly best direction to go - hugs!

RLSBuddy 02/01/2019

I am sorry also...been following your posts and can relate. Don't know much about disability filing, etc., but wish you well.

TC40 02/02/2019

I filed in October. I was trying this job as “work attempt”. Well I guess I failed that.

TC40 02/02/2019

I’m still waiting for a determination. I’m sure they will deny me.

beckyp 02/02/2019

With all the job problems you have had, I think you will qualify. With your health problems and BP it's obvious you need help. Don't feel like being on disability as a failure. You have worked, you have tried more than most people would. I'm on disability and after several years I was able to get a part time job at Target to supplement my disability. It has worked out well..

SunCloudJD 02/04/2019

Big hug.... I'm sorry that this has happened.... You have needed medical care though

I agree to reach out for some help..... Some people get lawyers to help with this... I'm not sure how it works but it might be worth it to inquire.....xo

TC40 02/04/2019

I filed in October through an attorney. Waiting to hear something

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