I am on disability. It has been about 5 years since I last held a job. I have been seriously thinking about going back to work. What scares me the most and what I think the reason I got fired so offten was my lack of organizational skills. The inability to learn them and a problem of being able to priortize them. I was wondering if this could be a problem that might be a common one among people with bipolar disorder.
2006-09-25 07:53:01 · 7 answers · asked by James L 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You can be trained to have skills. If you have problems focusing then you might need something for ADHD or ADD. My foster son has to take meds for ADHD and bi polar. I admire you for wanting to get back on the work force, but do'nt let it get to you if you decide to go for it. Do not give up and I hope you have a great therapist that can help you in this area, learn your strong suits and short comings and get help on how to achieve your goals. God bless you.
2006-09-25 09:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think you can always attribute those qualities to an illness --- maybe it is just a product of your past environment
I am bipolar and raised by two work-a-holic parents, therefore I have the same work ethic -- so I don't think blaming the illness is not correct
2006-09-26 11:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by leslieguelker0517 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think my boss is bipolar. I know it runs in his family.And yes, he has alot of trouble getting organized.Everyday he says" Good grief, I need to get organized" It's become a joke around the office.His desk is in an awful mess.I try to help him , but he won't throw anything away.So I just let him be and try to help him find stuff when he needs it.Good luck in your job search.
2006-09-25 07:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is one of the most common i am bipolar and i have that problem as well i am not on disability thou they say that i am too mild to get it but i lose things around the house alot and when i get nervous i get clummsy lose my train of thought and i also find it hard to concentrate bye have a nice day
2006-09-25 09:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by silverrose252000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom was bipolar. ummmm, i'm not sure that's totally associated with bi-polar disorder. maybe just a personality type thing. hey, you should read personality plus by florence littauer. i'm really plugging this book lately. it's interesting.
2006-09-25 08:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like ADD to me (attention deficit disorder)
2006-09-25 08:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Sara mary jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is and u need to talk with ur doctor about it
good luck to u!!
2006-09-25 07:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋