Heres my problem!

I started a new job a fue weeks ago at a Guest Home, working with the sick and elderly. I think i've found my calling because I love working and helping others and I enjoy working and spending time with sick older people. I'm doing real well and all the older fokes seem to enjoy their time with me. Sooooo

I have Bipolar. Dignosed 10 or more years ago. I've learned a lot over the years on how to deal with my problems an keep this information to myself. Its not like I take problems to work and no one could ever guess i'm dealing with a mental illness. Its well under control and if it wasn't I wouldn't be able to work anyway.

Being a mental health site, I know a lot of us are dealing with various problems and mental isuess. I have learned from expereance in my personal life as well as professional that revealing my illness creats problems . Some people are to quick to judge or just think am going to go nuts on their head just because I have a mental illness. As you probably know, its these kinds of people who think mental illness is just another word for "CRAZY PERSON "

I love my work but I have this feeling of fear. I don't want to share this information because the second I do, I will be wearing a lable. I want to be judged by who I am and my work ability and not my Bipolar Illness.

I don't feel its anyones business but my own, But I can't shake the feeling that I have this secret.

What would you do?

Jacqui