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Its hard being bipolar and holding a job but ill be ok

 

I actually commend you for this, it is the primary reason I have not been able to work for a couple years now. I have been thinking of trying online tech support type jobs though that do not require being in public places... because that is the primary trigger for my anxiety and is not a good place to be in while having a significant mood swing. Going into work in a manic state can be very disastrous.... as I unfortunately discovered.

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I actually commend you for this, it is the primary reason I have not been able to work for a couple years now. I have been thinking of trying online tech support type jobs though that do not require being in public places... because that is the primary trigger for my anxiety and is not a good place to be in while having a significant mood swing. Going into work in a manic state can be very disastrous.... as I unfortunately discovered.

 

well apply at xbox sutherland. i know a manager...doug.. and ill put in a good word

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well apply at xbox sutherland. i know a manager...doug.. and ill put in a good word

 

I'm a bit skeptical about it though, I'm not sure I could actually make more money at doing it than if I were to leave my disability (this is the main conundrum that many disabled people face when trying to return to work). I don't think I'm exactly ready yet (mentally speaking), as sad as that is. I have actually tried once already to return to the workforce but it failed miserably because I did not prove to be stable enough. I am likely going to try again with the program for disabled people to return to work after I finish my associates in CS next year.

 

But, I do give you some credit here. I know alot of other people with bipolar disorder and OCD and a few with schizophrenia. They are much worse off than me, and couldn't even fathom going to school or working as long as I had while being diagnosed. So I do consider myself lucky even still that I have the opportunities that I do.

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I'm a bit skeptical about it though, I'm not sure I could actually make more money at doing it than if I were to leave my disability (this is the main conundrum that many disabled people face when trying to return to work). I don't think I'm exactly ready yet (mentally speaking), as sad as that is. I have actually tried once already to return to the workforce but it failed miserably because I did not prove to be stable enough. I am likely going to try again with the program for disabled people to return to work after I finish my associates in CS next year.

 

But, I do give you some credit here. I know alot of other people with bipolar disorder and OCD and a few with schizophrenia. They are much worse off than me, and couldn't even fathom going to school or working as long as I had while being diagnosed. So I do consider myself lucky even still that I have the opportunities that I do.

 

yah man ive been thru fucking hell dealing with stress and other people. worked more time off meds and was completely fucking miserable..just a mess. girl im still friends with said i didnt talk to anyone and thought everyone was after me. i actually got FMLA and could leave when it got too bad which helped. cant wait to apply for it again at my current job as soon as im eligible. meanwhile i schedule many days off and use other alloted time. it takes a lot and lately im using maladaptive unhealthy thoughts to cope...like hurting people...i really cant help it...so ill probably have to start counseling or go to the ER.

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If you are not seeing a therapist you really should. But, it may take a few tries to find one that is actually good and educated. I had to switch therapists several times before I found my current one. He's got an actual degree in psychology. Many of these "therapists" don't actually have degrees in psychology, they have degrees in semi-related fields with a tacked on therapist certificate (that they probably didn't pay very close attention to judging by their behavior).

 

I'm surprised you have a psychiatrist willing to treat you without therapy though, but I know different states have different standards for treatment. In the state of Alabama you can not see a psychiatrist regularly without seeing a therapist.

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If you are not seeing a therapist you really should. But, it may take a few tries to find one that is actually good and educated. I had to switch therapists several times before I found my current one. He's got an actual degree in psychology. Many of these "therapists" don't actually have degrees in psychology, they have degrees in semi-related fields with a tacked on therapist certificate (that they probably didn't pay very close attention to judging by their behavior).

 

I'm surprised you have a psychiatrist willing to treat you without therapy though, but I know different states have different standards for treatment. In the state of Alabama you can not see a psychiatrist regularly without seeing a therapist.

 

they asked me if i wanted it but therapy has made me worse in the past...dregding up every lil wound and hurt from your past. if i go im refusing to talk about my past and just focusing on difficulties at work.

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