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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The work place

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I've been having alot of trouble at work lately because of my mood swings, very few ppl there know about my condition and those that do aren't very understanding. My boss is a really nice lady but her mother was bipolar and basicly abandoned her as a child so i think she has some wrong ideas about me. I'm not on meds at the moment wish i was can't remember being this depressed in a long time, I can't seem to get a doc to see me till september, i can't really take anymore time off work my attendence is already bad, and I've used up my vacation time I really like my job though but I'm sure I'll mess this up too.
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Welcome to my world....lol they put me out for 2 weeks after the Va. Tech thing
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Chris, you have got to see a pdoc before September. Is there any way?
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well i guess i could say I'm a danger to myself and they will lock me in the PAC unit again for three days, probably the worst experience of my life.
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My world too Chris. I've been off works since last July 6th. My pdoc seems to think that the most important thing in my recovery is whether my boss still has a job for me, not whether or not I can handle the stressors of said job effectively.

I can barely handl being a husband and parent at this time. I know exactly how you are feeling.
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I hate for you to have to do that.
Unwell
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in the past few months ive had 2 jobs, had to quit both due to bipolar. sucks!
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I am the last one to offer advice, but I am sending you hugs. My job situation is NOT good right now, well it's been tenuous for seven years. I feel like a deer in the headlights, "go go go go go." Anyway, sorry. I know how it is.
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