Have bipolar disorder am disabled but choose to work and find some some agencies cruel unhelpful?

Question

. . . go out of their way to treat you with the most inhumane manner. One church, which I have been a member of reaches out and assists with food, gas and sometimes partial rent payments. But, by and far most treat you upfront as if one is not trustworthy. What do you find as a coping mechanism?

Answer 1

I experienced this too. Can't tell you how many times I would go for a job interview and the minute they saw the wheelchair I would be told the job had "just" been filled, thank you we'll keep your resume on file have a nice day buhbye - then I'd call the number that afternoon and get told where to send my resume for the same damn job, which clearly was NOT filled.



I finally coped by going on disability. We get dissed for being on disability and sucking on the government b00b, but people won't hire us. Go figure.

Answer 2

Unfortunately you're a victim of the bad apples who abuse the system. There is also great ignorance about what bipolar disorder is. I cope by ignoring cruel and ignorant people such as Hayden56, counting on the support of friends and loved ones who care and keep my meds to a minimum so that I can function better. Good luck.

Answer 3

People are Creul that's Just Human Nature, Theirs millions agencies in the Real World someone out there will understand and Accept you, I have that's Bi-Polar I told him don't give up until Somebody sees the Real you, not your Mental illness, and he has A job he loves a Wife, and Duaghter and Better understanding of Life, that's where you need to go find someone that's listens to you, and treats like a Human Being, Keep trying there People out there that will listen.

Answer 4

Your support group is who you trust. I am not bipolar but I am disabled and I suspect my step-daughter is bipolar (her mother is). Your family, your friends, your spouse and kids if you have them and your doctor. Find the best doctor and treatment. Many bipolar people are highly treatable and are working in fine careers. My step daughter's mother is an elementary school teacher. So, where there is help there is hope. One way to cope is to realize it's not YOU. People are so used to being lied to and ripped off these days. By your countenance, you will prove yourself and then soon they will begin to realize you are truly honest about this. And if you go for employment, don't mention it. It's none of their dang business.

Answer 5

People have a hard time accepting it. And some people flat out believe a disabled person shouldn't work and live off disability SSI yet when they do decide to just live off of SSI they get tossed aside for that. It's a double edged sword really. And unfortunately for the ones who decide to work, they are usually harrassed on the job.

Answer 6

since you are bi polar I hope that you are a consumer of your counties MHMR as they will help you to find a job by providing you with a case worker and a job coach the job coach will help you find employment and will assist you with dealing with employment agencies and your case worker with help you in dealing with other community agencies. Just call you case worker and set the wheels in motion because that is what they are there for.

Answer 7

Since you are disabled, you have many options to you available at little or no cost. Using Q&A to validate your own thoughts really isn't helpful to you.

You should start with available counseling sources which your MD or Psychiatrist will recommend to you. Most importantly, and the reason that many people do not, and will not, trust bi-polar people....and the reason you are classified as disabled, is that many discontinue medication because of how they feel. Bi-polar people are often NOT a good judge of what doses of medication they should take. Also many bi-polar people decide to drink as a form of medication, while still taking other meds; a disaster!! And may lead to death as well.



So this is one reason you feel discriminated against, I'm sure. Perhaps unrightly so, but counseling may help. If you refuse, then you are a big part of your own problem. I don't mean to be rude, but I am truthful after dealing with many bi-polar/addicted/alcoholic persons for more than 20 years, I have seen many types in many combinations, so take this free advice.

Answer 8

The less you tell people, the better it is usually. They will find out eventually, but after that, you will have shown them that you're a worthy employee.

Answer 9

Just because your handicapped don't think your special. You are a mistake of nature, don't expect people to be nice to you.