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Originally Posted by Gus1234U
sometimes i 'bribe myself' to get something done,,, then i get a 'treat'... it's sad but sometimes it works, so i do it. but as far as working, you might consider looking for a job that will give you 'Accommodations' (as provided for under the ADA ...Americans with Disabilities Act).
you have to disclose to your employer that you have a disability and the nature of the accommodations you might need. you do not have to give the name of your disability. so if you need "additional sick days" due to "a recurring movement disorder"... that could describe depression.
the exact wording of the letter must include: "Under the Provisions of the 1990 Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, i am requesting accommodations for a Disability Related Functional Impairment, specifically: ___________"
most government jobs are required to provide accommodation, but request them AFTER you get hired~! 
best wishes~
Gus |
Gus, thank you! You and Little Lula has hit spot on with your comments. I felt relieved when I read them. I have seriously considered disability also. I have had tons of jobs in the past. Only two I can say I truly enjoyed but still faced the outcome of bipolar. Only with those two jobs I rarely missed work. All the others came down to missing way to many days of working. I feel like a stigma with being BP and that no employer will understand the conditions I face sometimes. I know deep down myself that until I did find the 'right, comfortable' job that I would probably be bouncing from one employer to the next. On the other hand, I feel like I would be letting myself down if I were to draw disability.
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