I know this is a bit of a stupid question. Yes, I know some people with bipolar disorder do end up on disability but, not worrying about extremes, for purposes of employment equity, should I or could I self declare as disabled?

Having bipolar disorder has certainly caused missed days at work, a crazy looking transcipt and made finishing my degree a long and nearly hopeless process but, disability? Hmm, some people might think so.

My doctor wanted me to go to disability services while I was in school but, I never felt right accepting it as disabled.

Then again, self declaring as disabled does help my job prospects if applying to gov jobs. Doesn't it?