Today, I talked to my boss about the fact that I have been diagnosed as bipolar and I am having a really hard time with it. He told me to look on the bright side, now that I'm crazy I will never have to do Jury Duty. FML
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Today, I'm on the verge of losing my job because of my poor mental health. I've been on a wait list for therapy/psych services for over a year already. My boss's response was, "It can't be that bad, just stop thinking about it." I have PTSD, OCD, BPD, ADHD, bipolar depression and anxiety. FML
Today, I'm depressed. After trying to talk to my boss about it, twice, as it has been affecting my work, I've been told to, "Stop thinking about it" and to, "Man up." He has also told me to come to him with any problems I'm having, and to be honest with him. FML
Today, I came home after spending two days in the hospital for suicidal ideation and found a summons for jury duty in the mail. FML
Today, my boss called me into his office. Expecting a long overdue promotion, I hurried in. Instead, he told me he thought I would be perfect to take his son on a pity date, because he's a suicide risk due to his depression. FML
Today, I was told I have bipolar disorder. I'm 31. It took so long to diagnose because my mom always figured I was "just a super bitch half the time." FML
Today, my psychiatrist said, "Well, good luck." at the end of my appointment. FML
Today, I called my boss to let her know that I was suffering from severe depression and that my doctor suggested I take a month's leave. Her response? "Glad you are getting help, however we can't hold your job. No need to come to the office, we'll mail your stuff to you." FML
Today, my best friend said we couldn't be friends anymore because I'm too depressed or too happy all the time. After explaining for half an hour what bipolar depression was and how I have it he just said, "Bullshit!" FML
Today, a guy at work pulled me aside to tell me that I probably shouldn't be working a job where I have to interact with customers, because of my autism. I don't have autism. FML
Today, my boss claimed that I've been lying to get days off because apparently nobody can be so unlucky as to have three family members die within a month. I'm just that unlucky, and suspended. FML
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smm_fml 3
um, and ADD is still a real disorder. even if its overdiagnosed, those of us who actually have it and have to deal have a hard enough time without the six million people who say "oh, theres no way you actually have ADD" or "ADD isn't real" or whatever. also, you really can't diagnose a stranger over the internet, as disappointing as that may be for you.
pepper005 0
Maybe he was just kidding around. I have similar diagnoses and when I open up to people about it occasional, sometimes they make a joke about it. That usually means they're just uncomfortable about the subject. Don't take it personally.
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Etc80 0
I have a few mental diagnoses(sp? English isn't my first language) myself, and I am all for being open about it and making it less of a taboo, but if we do, we also have to be able to take the jokes that go with it.
WildBill1337 0
sounds like something id say LOL. awesome boss!
this_lette_07 0
kudos #9! some people are so insensitive and complain about things when i'm 100% sure they're out there doing the same exact thing. depression is nothing to f*ck around with. im not bipolar but i suffered a mild case of depression throughout highschool and God, i wasnt even that bad and i felt like dying. its uncontrollable at some levels and the worst thing you can do for a person dealing with it is to put them down more.
takemeaway10 0
I think you should've had a bipolar fit, then tell him you wre just joking. Then, if your boss fired you, you could sue for discrimination.
wrestler17 0
Accept it it'll hurt and the there will be relieve, one of the best things you can do is to accept yet not accept, accept the fact that you have it and be self honest but do not let it control your life and do everything possible to treat it and keep it from geeting in the way of your life, accepting it will also help any feelings of desperation that you may or may not have
etherealjoy 0
as a person with a borderline personality disorder - very similar to bipolar - i can feel your pain. people are so ******* insensitive and they have no idea what its like!
hi5534 3
aww, dude, thats terrible, i have bipolar, and i dont think i have a problem, but thats just mean
Legz 0
You really shouldn't have been offended. He was trying to cheer you up. Jury duty sucks. Be glad you'll never have to do it. :P Oh and before you pricks with no sense of humor jump on my case, I also have borderline personality disorder and used to think i had bi-polar so **** off! You're the ones with the problem! You can't take a ******* joke!
lich_fml 0
#3 **** you.
mcxhunni 0
haha yeah!
KevinB_fml 0
hahaha cmon now, your boss has a sense of humor, dont be so serious. Oh, word of advice: When you inevitably have a "bad mood" moment and lash out at some poor soul, just apologize and explain as soon as possible... makes life a lot easier for you and those you know.
dragonstrike94 8
Bipolar is depression and mania not anger