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Originally Posted by outlaw sammy
Certainly you have a valid issue, but please try and understand their perceptions. Inevitably, they don't know much, if anything about bipolar disorder, and ignorance leads to prejudice. You could greatly improve relations if you were to give them the background information they need (but don't know they need) in order to understand your position. You must be fair with them too. And remember, the truth will always stand the test of verification.
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Thank you for the thoughtful response, Outlaw Sammy. With BP, I find that sometimes we tread a fine line between providing critical information and divulging material that puts us in danger. Of course, the latter sometimes has to do with the ignorance of the other party. Tact is of the essence.
My situation seems to have been mostly resolved, but do you have suggestions for how to tactfully explain BP to others -- especially to deans, professors, and possibly employers?
So far, I've managed to figure out how to discuss MI with family and friends, but other groups of people (e.g. authority figures. Surely there are others, can't think of any off the top of my head, but if anyone has suggestions please throw them in) remain a challenge.
Thanks.