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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Foxy_On_Fire 21
bull shut Im bipolar and had to survie jury duty. I struggled with bipolar for almost 8 years it gets better. I was anger at my dad for personal reasons and it made me viloent but. after I forgave him the anger melted away. I'm a write so I pour my emotions into my work. it helps.
ryguy1997 0
I AM THE BEST RYAN EVER!! DON'T EVEN TRY TO MEASURE UP.
The_Big_Mac 7
he is and that is a good response from him.
The_Big_Mac 7
if 97 is your birthday then no, you area retard either way. but yes it does seem like he's got a good sense of humor. got to be able to laugh about stuff.
The_Big_Mac 7
that's supposed to say you are a retard. sorry for the typo.
Clare420 0
that sounds good. how is a FML?? your boss is funny and trying to cheer you up
stopreadingmynam 0
hey, every cloud has a silver lining!
KY_Jelly 10
Yes, it's true. If you have a moderate or severe mental illness, such as Bipolar Disorder, that could affect your judgement as a juror, they don't want you in the jury. I am bipolar, and haven't had to serve on a jury for years. It really is a reward for having to suffer my highs and lows. But, the laws may be different in some places, but mostly, you don't have jury duty with bipolar disorder.
cbroxs17 0
You should check out the musical "next to normal" it's about a family with a mother who has bipolar disorder
NekoHakase 0
Are you depressed that you are bipolar or that you have been diagnosed as such? Sometimes it's just better not knowing.