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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meme88 01/13/2008

How many people work full time or part time jobs?
how many people have told their work there bipolar? if you did was there a negtive feeling after the fact like they looked at you diffrently?

I am afrid that someone at work will tell mangment I am bipolar(friends form school heard though school gosspi)..If they find out I could get fired cuz they asked if I had any medacaily condtions and one preson there asked me right infront of a manger if I have a mental illness..
I had to pull her side and tell her ya I do she siad she keep he mouth shut but ya never know..and my anger has been bad real bad lately..new we have a new manger and him and i dont get along to well he treats me like I am stupid cuz I am a chick and I have to learn thing twice to get it.. I snaped at him the other day..nothing I could get fired for but I am afrid when I work with him agin i'll snap..I know he wants to see me leave he didnt like me form day one..but for four months befor he came everyone loved my work etheic they still do we all dislike him but he has the prower to talk with onwers and get me fired..HELP or just answer the quistion need help with both

deleted_user 01/13/2008

I work full time. It is very, very, difficult. I have worked all my life, but can't stay on a job more than two years tops, it seems.

And yes, they treat you differently when they know you have a mental illness.

I'm sure, like some have said, that some bosses and co-workers are nicer and more understanding than others. That always helps.

deleted_user 01/13/2008

Just started a new job on Friday the 11th of Jan. I had orientation and will be "shadowing" someone for about 1 week. I did not tell anyone that I have BP. They cannot fire you for that anyhow that is discrimination. What you need to watch out for is your temper, that might get you into hot water. I have had other jobs where my temper kind of got in the way, but I try to take it with a grain of salt. I step back and assess the situation and think before I answer with something that will get me into trouble. Good luck with your job and try to treat people the way you want to be treated and maybe that will help!!!

meme88 01/13/2008

bump..bump

tommymott 01/13/2008

I work full time. I've never told people at work that I am bipolar. I do the best job I can of taking care of myself and doing my work and it's going pretty well. Of course I don't work where I have people who have known me for a long time. Just do the best you can. That's all any of us can do.

meme88 01/13/2008

thanks :) Its so hard to stay clam stupid anger..my mom said the same thing to think befor speak I tent to get mad and sayin sumthing or cry and then look like a fool at work hahah.
I am finding working becomeing diffaclted when I am mood swinging not mixxed but I dont no I get this messed up change moods alot in one day and forget alot befor I get depressed or manic and work isnt really understanding of that.. I bestest fear is gettin fired or not being able to work.. I have work since I was 12..and to finish high school to find college will just be for fun cuz its not like ur gunna use ur deggre would suck..I guess I am just losein it...I am shure I'll just shut up tomrrow unless its to late

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