How To Find A Bipolar-Resistant Job And Bipolar-Proof It

When bipolar disorder hits at work, it all hits the fan. A public display of excess emotion or over-the-top behavior is usually seen as unacceptable. There goes your reputation as a good worker, several fair-weather friends, perhaps pay for the time you’re off work. And then when you’re ready to return, the boss sacks you. You have lost a job, and you might lose an entire career if word gets around your industry quickly. Read more

Bipolar Spending And The Highs And The Lows Of Depression It Brings

I have a cycle that goes over a two week period. This week I paid $435 in bills and rent out of $500 in income allocated for me for the next two weeks. It is now three days later and I have $25.00 left and I look like I will need a miracle to get me through. But I know next week I will get and extra $30 and I am so used to living with no money I have a peace about me.

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Working with someone who is bipolar

I work with a guy who is bipolar and here’s a couple of things that I’ve noticed and things that make everyone’s life easier.

• Mornings are better than afternoons
• He’s a pain in the ass when he’s hungry or needs a cigarette
• His brain moves faster than mine does
• I can tell when he’s in a “mood” because he actually sleeps

Things that help make life easier:

• Patience (this works for people who aren’t bipolar too I’ve noticed)
• Make lists, cause his brain moves so fast, and so does mine, we work better together when we make lists of stuff to do
• Don’t make too many lists!
• Remember we both need to eat
• Don’t bring up bipolar (you’d never know it if we didn’t talk about it, sort of like picking at a scab)

I think this is an important topic so if we could start some sort of discussion on this one it would certainly help me and my colleague figure stuff out.  Thanks.

Chris

How To Find A Bipolar-Resistant Job and Bipolar-Proof It

When bipolar disorder hits at work, it all hits the fan. A public display of excess emotion or over-the-top behavior is usually seen as unacceptable. There goes your reputation as a good worker, several fair-weather friends, perhaps pay for the time you’re off work. And then when you’re ready to return, the boss sacks you. You have lost a job, and you might lose an entire career if word gets around your industry quickly.

If this has happened to you, you are certainly not alone! People with bipolar disorder learn to be resourceful and there are many strategies you can use to choose another job or career and keep it safe from another unexpected episode. Read more