A person with bipolar recently commented on a blog post about bipolar in the workplace about asking for accommodations from an employer. Specifically, she's asked about personal stories of success and coping in the workplace.

If you've received accommodation(s) from your employer that work well for both of you, please tell us about it! Or, if your employer is not aware of your illness but you successfully cope with the job, tell us how you manage to function while dealing with depression and (hypo)mania.

- What do you need to successfully cope at work?
- Has your employer provided those needs? What was it like to negotiate?
- What advice would you give about disclosing to an employer and asking for accommodation, based on your personal experiences?
- If you're no longer working, what was it about your job or workplace you had the most trouble with? What could have made it okay?

Please share!

[This forum is research-free, so your answers won't be posted on the blog. If you'd like to learn more about workplace accommodation for mental disabilities, whether you're an employee or employer, here's a good site.]