2006-08-28 04:56:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Like was already said, it all depends on the severity of the disorder. There are many people who are bipolar and hold down a job just like everyone else. But then there are the few that either the bipolar disorder is so severe or medications just don't help that are not able to work. Just like with any other "disability" there are going to be those that will abuse the system, that lie and say their symptoms are worse than they actually are. And it is very hard to prove that they are lying... whose to say what a person is feeling?
2006-08-28 05:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar illness can be a disability like any other condition if it is severe enough to interfere with the normal activities of living.
I assume you mean a disability qualifying for some sort of benefits. It all depends on whether a person is incapacitated. Most bipolar people lead fairly normal lives, especially with proper treatment, and can work regular jobs.
2006-08-28 12:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much it is affecting your life and your ability to work. My sister has severe bipolar disorder and is on disability because of it because none of the meds help her enough to sustain a job. Only your doctor/psychiatrist can determine if your bipolar disorder is severe enough to be considered a disability.
2006-08-28 12:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by mary_h56304 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a mental health condition. It used to be call manic depression, that term sounded a little too drastic so they toned it down. It can be a disability if it causes you to not function right. It would all depend on the degree of disability. There are also medications that you can have prescribed for it.
2006-08-28 12:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of people getting disability because they have trouble holding down a job.
2006-08-28 11:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by melinda_rn2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it sure is, it depends on how bad it is, my sister is getting disability for it and shes not THAT crazy..lol
She cant hold a job, becuz of it.
2006-09-01 11:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually able to lead normal lives with some form of mood stabiliser from a psychiatrist..
2006-08-28 13:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by moshimok 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely it is...but that doesn't mean you should give up and try to get social security. You should strive to become a productive citizen in society.
2006-08-28 12:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, but you have to meet certain criteria to receive benefits. even then, you will be turned down more than once (and have to reapply) to receive disability.
2006-08-28 12:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by dor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-28 12:14:46 · answer #10 · answered by bakken girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋