Am I legally disabled if I have bipolar disorder? - Work

12/17/10 6:43pm

I think our "whiney ass" accuser is a troll just seeing what kind of response he can stir up. There ARE people out there who get their kicks from doing things like that. Wonder what category they would fall under in the DSM IV...?

mimi

5/28/12 8:07pm

so what... seems that u get ur kicks from calling people out, so that doesnt make those kind of people and u any different.

Donna-1

5/28/12 8:59pm

Please read my comment posted on on 12/13/10 and all the posts to this question before you pass judgment. Thank you.

Narelle

9/22/08 9:36pm

No short answer and i'm no real expert Richards, but it does depend on which country you come from and how the health system is set up, and also depends on the severity of your illness. I live in Australia and, yes, you can be on a disability pension here with bipolar, I have a friend who is. My friend can hardly function at all as he is on a great deal of medication and has psychotic episodes when he's manic that are very extreme.

However, I am not - I can work and function most of the time with the correct meds at the right dosages (not too high).

So, it depends in Australia, and I would take a wild guess that it depends everywhere else as well.

Narelle

vivian

9/23/08 3:31pm

I live in the usa southern part, and have tried to get on disability in years gone by to no avail. I went to the dept. of vocational rehabilitation and asked what i should do. they put me in touch with the local mental health clinic where i could be treated. in the meantime of diagnosis and treatment, i struggled to keep a job. I got fired from two jobs within two years times. It was a real challenge to go to work, but I did. During this time, I asked my clinician for the route to go about trying for disability. I re-applied, and was denied. As a divorcee' with little savings and me paying child support, no one would help me. So I struggled. And I guess I took the only answer I could find...a gentle kind man who had overcome struggles of his own came into my life through church. I did not give up working, still struggling to make child support payments and eat and health care with my disabled tendonitis wrist. I had to go to voc. rehab and explain my health situation (hands) and had to have surgery. This friend paid my light bill and transported me to activities on weekends that were mutually satisfying, like church functions and movies and out to eat. It helps when you have someone to confide in ( therapist) and a friend who understands.

I got stronger and worked part time in an office setting until I decided what I could do for better income. My "friend" proposed marriage to me, and I really searched out what the motive for marrying on both our parts would be...so it was a mutual agreement to support each other in whatever way we could. And I became a homemaker, and am so grateful I made this decision. I am taking college classes and learning how to adapt to two stepchildren who are emotionally diabled as well as slow learners, but both have part time jobs now as young adults.

I no longer have child support payments, and have sought out friends throughout my church to do things with and relate to...

otherwise, i would still be trying to survive. I now am living.

start with vocational rehab....they can help you with a suitable job situation perhaps. continue with help from medical professsionals. it will work out..

peace.

Carl L

9/25/08 7:16am

Yes, if your Dr. has diagnosed you with this, and you qualified for SSI or SSDI, then you are considered, in the legal sense, disabled. But of course, disabled don't mean we can't do anything. We can do lots of things. Sometimes we are taught different, and do things a little different and think different. But lots of Bipolar people have great success and do great things. There is a list out there of many great people who have done super great things, I mean like stars and all of the like. You name what it is, and they have done it. You would be surprised by some of the names on the list of greats. Time, patience and counceling and meds, and right dieting and sleeping schedules and expercising, and for me, church too, we can do all. Take care.

Carl

lachiebheag

3/14/12 1:37pm

Thanks Carl .This is a very positive post.There are to many trols on this site who seem to dwell on the negative.I try very hard to surmount this illness.At the moment I am trying to get my own business off the ground,which is not easy in the current economic climate.I started off with £50,a year ago,and now have stock worth in excess of £10,000.It can be done! However,I still need support,as my stock purchases have outstripped my sales many times.The manic part of BP can be quite destructive if not managed.Many people do not realise the severity of the effects of BP!

beth

9/25/08 8:37am

I WAS DIGINOSIED WIT BIPOLAR 2006,I HAVE STRUGGLED WIT ACCEPTING IT AND STAYING ON MY MEDICINE, BUT IN 2006 WHEN I WENT TO THE DOCTOR, I TOLD THEM THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG,BECAUSE I COULDNT STAY ON A JOB IN THE LAST FEW YEARS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR,WILL I BE O.K, I AM GONNA STAY ON MY MEDICINE, THIS TIME BUT THIS IS CRAZY THE WAY I FEEL

audie cline

9/25/08 9:26am

I would like to know the answer to this question. My guess would be how the disorder affects your daily living. I do have a job, but I have to say I do miss work because of episodes. i am on Effexor, lamictal, Seroquell for sleeping.

snmbunnie

9/25/08 9:40am

i got my disability because of mental issue reasons. i have bipolar(type a and b), OCD(obsessive compulsive disorder), and panic anxiety disorder. from what i understand, if you have a mental illness that affects your day to day living, including being able to keep a job, then that would qualify you for disability. but, that has been my personal experience, and i am not a lawyer. i would suggest starting the process for disability, the paper work with social security, and get a good attorney. i got turned down before i got an attorney, but i think it would save you some time if you went ahead and got a lawyer now. good luck to you!

rmehrhoff

8/25/11 2:17pm

i have been told now i have psychotic deprestion and and bipolar ,i been in and out of work all my life, i been on diff anti dep meds, threw the years family doctor and have been taking add meds for years, and ocd ,and resently aniety panic attacks bad, i cant work any more ,i went to psyc dooctor 26 years ago she told me i would have to go on dis. i took meds and did what i had to do to work now im done meds dont work for me and im afraid i wont get my disabilty,other the two doctors i have been seeing for years trying diff anti dep, meds and the other saying i have severe add and been on and still am on add meds. but the psyc that i seen last week says i have beentaking the wrong stuff se said im psychotic depresed bi-polar ,but i did not tell her about my ocd ,and recent panic and anxiety i have been having , do you think i going to have a problem getting my disablity? i cant get recordes of all the psyc iv seen and part of my problem is my memory cant remembers the names of these doctors ,what advise can you give me i got a dis.lawer and filled last week,how would you go about it, if you were me ! thanks much rm

itiswhatitis

5/23/12 11:50am

well thats the problem i called a lawyer he said i would have to be out of work 12 months before i could get disability how is that how do bills get paid for 12 months cause unemployment dosent pay bills for some reason i think hes wrong i am just going to go to doctor get diganosed and try and apply for disabilty see what happens

trebenaid

9/25/08 9:56am

It is my understanding that really ANY mental illness can render a person disabled to a certain degree. The question is, is that mental illness making life unbearable to negotiate.

I personally am disabled legally. But I must say, disability is very over-rated. This is not a life quest for most people. I have gotten the help I needed and am slowly trying to pull myself out of this hole.

But I must admit that had I been trying to support myself during this time of healing, I would be a lot further in this hole than I am now.

So my advice is to take stock of what you got going on. Disability is a demeaning and humiliating way to live at best, but if you need it, it can really help. But don't look at it as an end all. Once you get the help you need there is so much more out there for you.

Good luck.

mary

8/14/10 11:13am

I m sorry but i disagree with you when you say disability is demeaning and humiliating,i don`t see how it can be if you worked all your life and paid in to the system like my self and you are now unable to work any longer

then its our rights to seek that help, after all it is our own money we we ask for

when applying for disability and there is nothing humiliating about living on your own money and it is the illness that causes the disability in the first place ,that is demeaning

dianna

9/25/08 10:04am

I don't know

POM

9/25/08 10:45am

Not sure, but I am Bipolar II, and and I am on SSD. My original diagnosis was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- I was incapacitated after collapsing during my step-daughter's wedding. I couldn't work, barely walk and breathing was about all I could manage for months. I went through a battery of neurological testing -- all negative.

I lost my retirement and savings and spent most of my time in bed. I applied for SSD after my private insurance dropped my disability and have received it since. I am nearing the age where it will switch over to regular Social Security and the amount will be reduced, but tha is another tale.

I have made slow but steady progress since the onset, survived two suicide attempts and now rely on Seroquel and Cymbalta to keep me on an even keel. I reported my illness to be Bipolar II when reviewed by the SSA, but I am not sure whether that meant anything. My guess, and/or answer to the question would be yes, providing you meet their criteria as to how severe the disblity is...

DIANA MEDIZZA

9/25/08 11:06am

DO PEOPLE WITH BI-POLAR NEED TO BE ON DISABILITY?

kelly

5/31/10 7:25am

you stupid cow!!! how dare you, you try living with it what an ignorant comment, some of us were unlucky enough to be born with it some of us want to lead normal lives and people like you make me sick, do we need to be??? well i tell you what you try living with the voices the suicidle rages the darkness the mood swings the manic episodes go on i dare you then come back and post crap on here.

Sick of your whining

8/11/10 1:30pm

Before you post "stupid cow" on someone elses comment you should really take lessons on how to properly type a sentence(s). There are capital letters at the begging of sentences, but since you are so "smart", I bet you already knew that right?

Sick of your whining

8/11/10 1:36pm

Before you post "stupid cow" on someone elses comment you should really take lessons on how to properly type a sentence(s). There are capital letters at the beggining of sentences, but since you are so "smart", I bet you already knew that right? By the way it was a question not a comment!!!

cathryne

12/18/10 12:02am

Kelly: Hi, I'm sorry but to whom, exactly, are you addressing your comment?

cathryne

12/18/10 12:02am

Kelly: Hi, I'm sorry but to whom, exactly, are you addressing your comment?

daddysskeeterchild

9/25/08 11:06am

I too have been struggling with finding and keeping jobs. I have actualy begun to think maybe I'm just crazy. I don't know if we would be classified as disabled but I do know many others with the same disease and problems we are suffering. I am not ready to give in but I have got to do something soon because I am also a singlemom and have no means of supporting my children except a small child suport check every two weeks. I am at my wits end but also terrified of getting a job and not being able to keep it. Help me to understand this also!! I don't even have insurance to see the doctor so I am self medicating, (not illegal drugs!!!!), although my family doctor has been good enough to give me samples when he can. I worry that I am sending my children the wrong message by not working and worry when they won't listen or respect me due to my many moods. They are whats important to me.

itiswhatitis

5/23/12 11:45am

well i got help where i live community care for seeing a doctor because i dont have insurance either look into programs they offer where you live with you having children i believe they will help you i have no children but i no truely something mentally is wrong with me thats why am going to see what doctor says try and get disability i wish you the best of luck god bless

andrea

9/25/08 3:58pm

i think it is so hard to even live a normal life with bipolar and i have three kids that is so much more than just yourself it is truely hard and my meds dont really seem to work as well as they should and all i can do try to focus on my life one day at a time.

livin single

9/25/08 4:18pm

I don't know the answer but I think that you should be. I have had more than 20+ jobs since I was 16, I am now 46. It is very had for me to keep a job.

Linda

9/25/08 6:25pm

bipolar disorder

circmorton

9/25/08 7:15pm

I dont know if it will help but I am bipolar as well and I take 1200mg of lithium and 400mg of Seroquel everyday. I am legally disabled and I recieve disability from ss. I guess you would have to apply for it to find out. you need your doctors to be behind you, they ask for your medical records from years back and you have to see one of their doctors to determine if you are disabled. I live in VA so I dont know if the procedures are different but thats what I had to do and they ask for alot of information. I hope that helps you. I had problems keeping a job and functioning in the workplace with being bipolar and having anxiety.

itiswhatitis

5/23/12 11:35am

i havent been diganoised yet but i no i cant work around people on top of other things i will take youre advice after i go to doctor today i will see what he says but i have the symptons of bi polar i have been with and without a jobs for years

brinalynn1973

9/26/08 12:16pm

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2002. I applied for disability in January of 2003 and recieved my check in June of 2003. I suppose it all depends on the severity of your disorder as there are many levels to being Bipolar. I will tell you this, if you apply for disability then you need to make sure that you have the doctor that diagnosed you as well as your therapist, reports with you. If you havent kept a journal regarding your ups and downs, I would recommend that you start one and turn that in with your application for disability. I hope this helps you.

bdoll1971

9/27/08 2:39pm

Am i legally disabled if I am bi-polar

Irishduds2

9/28/08 1:05am

I have heard that you could file for Disability if you suffer from Bipolar Disorder. However, personally I chose not to do so because I found that the amount of money that would be paid to me by the government isn't enough to survive on. Let alone the fact that I will be able to make a good bit more than I do know when I get my Bachelor's degree.

In other words, yes, you could be declared legally disabled if you're diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. But being a University Student you shoud be motivated to do much more than just surviving and barely getting by on a disability check.

With that said, the only other thing to take into consideration is how severe your symptoms are. If you are severely incapacitated by your symptoms to the point that you have to take some heavy medications that leave you listless than you may be in a situation where you should seriously consider going about getting on Disability.

So, I guess it depends on you. If you feel that you can't cope with daily stress (even with your meds) than maybe you should be on disability. However, if you are able to lead a somewhat normal life while on your meds than you should continue with your University classes, and shoot for a degree, and a career, and forget about disability.

I hope this helps.

Irishduds2

Pamela G, Willis

10/12/08 12:00pm

I was diagonsed with bipolar and anxiety disorder over 4 years ago and have had difficulty with employment issues, friendships, focus, distraction, memory, irritability, and reverting back to depression. I take xanax XR, prestiq, lamictal, and seroquel. It has helped a lot but still some things that are probably simple inconveniences to most people can become major obstacles to me and the general population doesn't get it or understand it. I wish that people who don't have it would try to educate theirselve about it, especially if they know of anyone who has it, rather than alienating those who have it from themselves. It's not our fault. We didn't ask to have this affliction anymore than anyone asks for cancer. I have been told by my therapist that it is recognized as a disability. There are programs that offer help but I would need to look them up again. DEAP is a disability program (I forget what the E & the A stand for). I applied for supplemental disability but apparently Social Security doesn't think it is significant enough to qualify for assistance.

Bonnie

10/21/08 8:33pm

If your doctor would be able to write you a letter stating do to your illness you can not work or perform activities of daily living without assistance then you can be declared legally disabled and recieve benefits. However if you can function on your own then you need to find some kind of program that will re-teach you how to cope and perform ADL's without assistance. You can find these programs through the mental health division of your local Health Department or hospital.

Alfreda

11/13/08 7:31pm

If you cannot find and keep a job, then, yes you are considered diabled.

Your nest step is to apply for Social Security Disability and don't get discouraged if you are not approved for disablity the first time you apply. Most people are denied and have to apply again, sometimes they have to hire an Attorney who specializes in disability cases.

You cxan go online at www.ssa.gov to apply for disability and should also discuss this with your doctor or Case Manager and good luck.

jimmy

4/ 4/09 5:58am

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A JOB FOR 3 YEARS WITH MY BIPOLOR MY DRS ARE IN A DIF CITY MY MOM WNT O PRISON(SHE WAS A DELUSANEL CRACKHEAD FREEK ) BEFORE SHE COULD HELP ME GET ON MEDS AND I GO HUNGRY ALOT OF THE TIME CAS I HAVE NO INCOME MYDAD KILLED HIM SELF WHEN I WAS 3 I HVE NO WAY O CONTACT ANYONE IM RELATED TO CAS MY MOM HAD THE NUMBERS ahhhhhhhh IM REALLY MANIC RIGHT NOM(omg i was jus spell chcking this and i swear to go i hit W on noW not M AND THIS BOUNCEING KEY BOARD DONT HELP (DONT ASK) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHG FUCK!........................

i feel much beter now . . .kinda.

TINKERTOT

5/13/09 7:46pm

TO THE LAST ANSWER , YOU HAVE HAD A SPOILED BABIES LIFE COMPARED TO MINE.BIPOLAR ONLY GETS WORSE AS YOU AGE.

Starlene

5/26/10 9:39am

I am 32 yrs old and just recently have had to apply for disability benefits. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and severe anxiety. I am terrified of leaving my house, and i didnt find out about the panic disorder untill i went to the hospital thinking i was having a heart attack that was a panic attack. Now my anxiety is worse because of waiting to hear if i am approved. I have been told i wont get benefits by family. And i have been told that i will get benefits by other family members. My illness dates back to when i was 14 yrs old. I believe if your bipolar is as severe as mine is then yes you are considered disabled. I hate living my life like this. Just about a week ago my husband had to hold me down and take a razor out of my hand cause i was going to cut my wrists. THis was after he had to kick in our door. SOmetimes i feel that life would be easier without me here. As for keeping or getting a job. I couldnt imagine going into a place of work right now. Besides no one will hire me. My work record is awful. I have had over 20 jobs since i started working at 16. Remember i am only 32. DO you think i qualify? Bet they turn me down....

Sick of your whining

8/11/10 1:05pm

Personally I believe that bipolar is an excuse that whiny ass cry babies use to make themselves feel special in otherwise less than noteable lives. If you whiny ass cry babies would just get off your lazy whiny asses and find something that makes you a constructive part of society you would not be such a burden on the rest of the hard working american tax payers that wake every day to a job they dont want to go to but do it because the must. The over all message here is quit your freaking crying and get over it. Cry babies suck!!!

Sick of your whining

8/11/10 1:17pm

Noteable figure Stephen Hawking is definately disabled, confined to a wheel chair and uses a computer to speak and is one of the more respected scientific minds today. Still think you are "diabled"? Try living day to day and not being able to wipe your own backside... Now lets here you whine!!! I have seen many women with tattoos saying "bipolar" like it is some kind of joke and they do receive benefits. I believe MOST (not all) of you are lazy frauds and should be arrested and charged as such, lazy lazy lazy.

MASTBLASTER

8/29/10 10:32pm

I am not suprised by your ignorance regardinging bipolar disorder...it's not your fault...society in general is oblivious to the disabling nature of the illness. I have bipolar disorder I, the most severe form. I take 7 different psychotropic medications daily and have been hospitalized 8 times in the past 5 years. I am what you would call a "whiny ass" on disability. Within the past five years, I have graduated Suma Cum Laude (top 1% of my class), am in my second year in a doctoral program studying to be a clinical health psychologist (on scholarship). I am both a researcher and a clinician (that means I see patients as well conducting studies). The pervasive misconceptions regarding bipolar disorder are "disabling" the so-called able-minded. Ignorance is a disability...you decide on its permenance. Learn about bipolar disorder before degrading people with the condition...otherwise you appear to be the "whiny ass cry baby."

CRY BABY SUCS

11/27/10 4:47pm

WHY YOU ARE ON HERE TO READ BYPOLARS COMMENTS? YOU COULD BE ONE OF "WHYNY ASS"? SHAME ON YOU.

amber lynn

11/28/10 4:19pm

who made you boss lol you dont live those people life and who made you the right to judge.geez why are you on here and care so much winy ass .go 2 work and shut up and let those people get the help they need

heyitsme

12/13/10 3:07pm

I was diagnosed with Bipolar when I was 14 years old. I have never applied for disability, because I never felt in interfered with my job enough to the point where I couldn't work. I've always just sucked it up, and did what I had to. I'm lucky enough that it doesn't affect me as badly as other people. Granted, I do have a hard time, especially since I haven't had meds since I was 15, and everyday is a constant struggle. Especially since the lows are more frequent than the highs. Now, I am unable to work because my daughter is disabled, not by Bipolar. She is actually disabled. So, until she goes to school, I cannot work. But, tell me, if I'm not getting disability for myself...how am I a whiny ass crybaby?

Tell me, did you get everything you wanted when you were growing up? I bet you did. I bet you had a perfect mommy and daddy there whenever you needed them, and got everything your little, perfect, selfish heart wanted. Why don't you read the information, and talk to someone who actually does have Bipolar, talk to a doctor....something before you go making assumptions.

Sick of your whining

12/16/10 12:27pm

Congratulations on being a "go getter". Good for you! Now on to the matter at hand. First of all I am not so shallow a prick that I am accusing all people as being whiny ass cry babies. If you read what I wrote I said " most not all". Anyway I had a motive for the things I wrote. I was baiting for information, honest and unyielding. I received what I was looking for. From everyone that commented I sincerely thank you for your unknowing part in proving a point in a COURT OF LAW. To sum things up I have an ex-wife that is trying to use this condition as an excuse as to why she has not been supporting our 2 children. Thanks to the comments from all those success stories of bipolar I was able to basically destroy her case. I apologize for offending anyone but it was the only way I could get honest responses.

Now with that being said, my main objective was to install in the minds of others the fraudulant nature that some people will go to that is unfortunately giving such people a bad rap. I do certainly agree that some people have conditons that impair their daily lives and that is sad.

I have to admit I used this post and I used all of you here to get honest responses to achieve my goal and expose a fraud. Be angry with me as you will but the damage is done and I can only hope that I have enlightened a few of you to the fact that there are predators and they prey upon the misfortunes and will use the excuses of many to their own selfish needs. As I previously stated in my other post I do believe some NOT ALL are frauds. The question is which are you?

To the comment you made about calling you a cry baby. I never did call you or anyone specifically anything. You chose to take that upon your self. As far as your comment about my so called perfect life. It was far from perfect and still is. I was raised with both parents and I was raised to EARN my way in life, take all the good with all the bad and keep moving forward. I hope I have cleared up a few things here.

heyitsme

12/17/10 1:57am

I am by no means a "Go getter." No need to mock me. I was simply stating that not everyone who is bipolar applies for disability. And, not everyone who has bipolar goes around announcing it to the world, which honestly, really wouldn't be a bad thing. Maybe if people were more open about it, people would be more informed, and wouldn't be ignorant, arrogant, asses like you. But, see, it's a viscous circle...people don't talk about it, cuz of people like you. And, people are like you, because people don't talk about it.

Nice job on winning your case....how can something like this even hold up in court? How would they know that you didn't just create a few different accounts and comment yourself......this couldn't really be valid.....everybody is different. I would think the only thing that could hold up is a mental evaluation. A psychologist should be smart enough to tell if she's faking it. But, whatever.....

Sick of your whining

12/17/10 6:03pm

It seems that you have already made up your mind to attack me with name calling. Again I did not target you or anyone specific with anything. Why are you taking this post so personal as to attack me? I did not do anything to you. Why are you so hostile? Perhaps maybe you should speak to someone about your appearant anger issues.

HUSH YOUR GD MOUTH

3/29/12 11:37pm

Could it be because we're bipolar?? Get out of here with your crap. This isn't the place for it. Your awful comments belong on Facebook and NOT a place where people are just trying to get help for their situation. Geez.

IN OTHER NEWS

I read almost all of this and really hope i can get disability. I've tried to commit suicide twice in one year and of course once I come out of the mental asylum, i can't even remember why i did it. I have a fiance that loves me and a semi-okay family to live with. I can't get a drivers license because of my panic disorder, which causes me to completely freak out in cars and, in turn, crash, therefore it makes it hard for me to find a job. And even when i get the job, i keep it anywhere from 4 days to a year, but no more. It's ridiculous. Now I'm being told I've developed daily migraines and something called nystagmus, which causes my eyes to basically have to tremors, preventing me from even practicing driving, because these things happen without warning, they're like eye seizures. And of course, no doctors can seem to tell me where these problems are coming from, except that it's probably my being overmedicated. And 've developed extreme insomnia from the medication as well. It's ridiculous. I feel like my life will never be normal, and I'll never be happy. Now i'm buried in debt and medical bills, with no job, a fiance that is running out of money, parents who are physically disabled and broke, and absolutely no hope. Now my only way of possibly paying my bills are online surveys and selling all of my stuff slowly on craigslist. It's heart breaking, truly.

Donna-1

12/17/10 6:37pm

Ah...baiting. Always an admirable tactic.

Did you happen to think that people who are interacting/responding positively on such a forum are probably not at the worst point during their illness? There are degrees of mania and depression. Questions concerning financial matters often get to the real heart of the matter, don't they? After all, look what Bernie Madoff was able to do with a little baiting. And look where he landed.

cathryne

12/18/10 12:29am

I do not believe anyone wants to be baited into supporting yourenf of the legal issues with your wife . Being upfront with us would, of course,not get you what you want. However, neither does your tactic. A court of law would just laugh at your attempt to prove anything through your exchange with this site. You need a lawyer. Perspective might help as well.

Concerned parent

3/11/12 3:43pm

I am in the same situation. My wife and I have had full custody and raised my 3 kids and her 2 for the last 10 years and they are all teens now. My ex-wife worked for the first 8 years that we had custody of my kids and I got no child support or financial help in any way. As soon as I filled for child support she started "faking" illnesses, the court only made her pay 1/2 of what she was suppose to pay based on her financial affidavit. Someone told her that they couldn't take CS out of SSI, if that's all she gets, so she quit her job. She didn't pay and after 2 years we are finally getting her back to court for "contempt", because she also gets out of her visitation weekends consistantly to travel with her boyfriend. One hour after being served contempt of court papers, she called and said she can not get the kids anymore because she is having seizures and now says she is having a "nervous breakdown". We beleive her "bipolar disorder" is very selective. She never had an episode of depression or manic in the 1st 8 years I had custody, until it was time to take responsibility for her children. Although it is not too stressful for her to deal with ever other aspect of her life, including traveling all over and now working "under the table". How were you able to "destroy her case" in a court of law? Our court date is coming up very soon.The biggest problem is that our kids are smart teens and have figured her out and are having heartbreaking issues with it.

cathryne

12/18/10 12:19am

I think you are under the impression that this is the message board. The message board is the place for this, not the Share Post section. The Share Post Section has always been a place that we with bi-polar disorder can vent in an environment of safety. You, in my opinion, are not a safe person for a bi-polar diagnosed person be around. If you do need to scream about us. Go to the message board. Please.

Thank you

Cathryne

lachiebheag

1/ 5/12 1:49am

You are beyond ignorant.My parner is a councillor,and deals with Bipolar clients every day.She is totally dedicated to her job,a fully qualified Psych,5 year degree.Say the same thing to her,and she would cut your balls off,if you had any,which I doubt

Donna-1

12/13/10 8:57pm

You may qualify as "legally disabled" because of bipolar disorder if it substantially reduces your ability to participate in daily life activities such as being unable to handle your own money, being too unstable to perform nominal job duties, having substantial negative side effects from bipolar medication(s), being unable to take care of yourself in such matters as dressing, bathing, negotiating bus routes, etc. Of course you may think bipolar wouldn't result in these "disabilities" but depression can substantially alter what you are able to do on a daily basis. And mania can cause interpersonal disputes on the job or indiscretion concerning budgeting of company funds as well as whether you can safely drive a company vehicle. All sorts of things come into play.

Ultimately, if you are in the U.S., someone from Social Security gets to decide if you are disabled, based on information from your doctor, therapist, associates, friends, past employers, etc. Seeing as how the Privacy Act severely limits what information can be parsed out (at times) it is a wonder they can get access to the facts enough to make a valid decision. And many people fight initial denial of SSDI benefits and go on to win.

lachiebheag

3/14/12 1:27pm

Thankyou very much for your comment.In the UK we have an unusual system.Even if your doctor says you are unfit to work,the government body,The Department for Work and Pensions employ a private assessor,ATOS Healthcare to reassess your case.Nationally this company has been discredited as being at best inept,at worst corrupt.They ignore all medical advice from your healthcare professionals,and refuse your claim for Disability Living Allowance.My brother is terminally ill from cancer,with probably 6-12 months to live.He takes 15 different meds,has a paralyzed leg,embolisms on his lungs,is on morphine,tired and in immense pain all the time.Yet he has been assessed by ATOS as fit for work.Nationally this company has been dismissed from Local Health Authority management consultancy contracts for their inneptude.Consequently I dont think my chances of getting DLA are very high.I have my medical in early April.Fingers crossed!

heyitsme

12/17/10 1:53am

I am by no means a "Go getter." No need to mock me. I was simply stating that not everyone who is bipolar applies for disability. And, not everyone who has bipolar goes around announcing it to the world, which honestly, really wouldn't be a bad thing. Maybe if people were more open about it, people would be more informed, and wouldn't be ignorant, arrogant, asses like you. But, see, it's a viscous circle...people don't talk about it, cuz of people like you. And, people are like you, because people don't talk about it.

Nice job on winning your case....how can something like this even hold up in court? How would they know that you didn't just create a few different accounts and comment yourself......this couldn't really be valid.....everybody is different. I would think the only thing that could hold up is a mental evaluation. A psychologist should be smart enough to tell if she's faking it. But, whatever.....

itiswhatitis

5/23/12 11:19am

i to am having problems holding down a fulltime job any job where i have to work around people i have partime job in pms cleaning i dont work around people i am going to doctor today to find out whats wrong with me will i be able to get disability for mental illness cause people i talk to tell me you have to be out of work for more than i year but i have only had partime jobs for more than a year

Q: Am I legally disabled if I have bipolar disorder?

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