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How to Keep a Job with Bipolar?
How to Keep a Job with Bipolar?
6/13/2008 12:10:11 PM
reef13
13 Posts
My little sister was diagnosed with this like 5 years ago and she has probably gone through about 10-15 jobs in the last year-year and a half. Is there something we can do to help her? She has medication for it, but perhaps it's not the best one for her??
RE: How to Keep a Job with Bipolar?
6/26/2008 4:42:50 PM
alessandra
297 Posts
When I was battling bouts of depression, I was in therapy at least twice a week because I really couldn't afford to lose my job, but I was going through a lot of emotional trauma also. It ended up helping me a lot, because I couldn't always rely on my family to help me with my problems. I went through 3 therapists until I finally found mine, but I'm glad that I did. She helped me realize a lot of things and why I was feeling so terrible. I don't fully know what bipolar is but I heard in severe cases, it can lead to suicide, I think if she's been diagnosed with the condition, she should consider a therapist or at least medication to keep her stabilized because getting a new job can be stressful for any person.
RE: How to Keep a Job with Bipolar?
7/1/2008 11:44:25 AM
dollieiz
17 Posts
I think maybe being honest with your employer would help your situation. Isn't it discrimination if they don't hire you because of a disability like that? Maybe they can work with you somehow and help you work around your struggles.
RE: How to Keep a Job with Bipolar?
7/8/2008 2:57:54 PM
sadiaa_3
39 Posts
My friend is bipolar and it gets hard at her job because her coworkers aren't very understanding. They automatically assume she's just a mean person and call her names. But her bosses are really understanding, which is good. People with bipolar have good and bad days, but if you're in a stressful workplace that triggers your disorder, then it'd be better to find a more pleasant job setting.
RE: How to Keep a Job with Bipolar?
8/8/2008 11:18:54 AM
kingshabu
12 Posts
I dont think it should be allowed for you to lose your job over something like this. A person cant help what disorder they have. They should however continue taking their medication and also go to therapy to help out.
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