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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
I'm moderate functioning... 2 degrees, full-time job
I just don't have any friends in RL or a relationship. I'm not good with either of those things, and I don't think I'm really capable of having a relationship anyways. (Mood is too unstable and my mood swings are pretty bad.) I'm also living with my parents because I'm not capable of living on my own right now. I'm too unstable for that.
On top of everything I've said, my unstable moods have been getting me in trouble at work, and my medication isn't helping all that much.
I think "high functioning" implies you're able to live a "normal" life -- e.g., relationship, job, friends, home, etc. (Basically what manicminer said)
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I am in a similar boat. Two degrees, friends, I can't relate to and never a long lasting relationship. Full time job. Right now I am doing ok at work. Could not say this a year ago. Living with my dad. Mood is too unstable. I fluctuate and relapse way too often to even consider some kind of romantic relationship. This is despite medication. Oh and I decided to look at fb tonight. It always makes me extra cheery. I don't think they look at relationships as a part of high functioning. They deem it important and will work with you, but I don't think it is part of it. And that's what upsets me. There are many who can't work but have a relationship. In reverse you are not taken seriously.