[Shazerac]

I reported for jury duty yesterday. My husband and friends acted like I was a sucker for not trying to get out of it. Phooey on them! I feel proud that I am able to function well enough to do my civic duty when called upon. I got chosen for the jury and ended up getting elected ad the jury Forman. How did this happen. Do I give off some kind of alpha chic vibe?

This tends to happen to me a lot. I think I’m quiet and introverted but when in a situation that calls for someone to facilitate I end up being the one called upon. Maybe I just need to remind myself that others don’t view me as harshly as I view myself. I guess I don’t have a big neon sign over my head proclaiming that I’m a total nut job.

[Nammu]

Thanks for serving

Well done, Shazerac

[seesaw]

I love jury duty! I only want out of it if I'm too unstable to serve. But I think it's an intriguing look at the justice system.

Good for you!

Seesaw

[Wild Coyote]

I have a lot of faith in your abilities!
Thank you for stepping up to do your civic duty!


WC

[benzenering]

I think you're awesome! Thanks for doing your civil duty.

[Aviza]

That's awesome, congrats! I thought since I was on SSDI I'd never be called for Jury duty, my best friend was. I really want to do it one day. I think it would be a interesting experience though a bit freaky having someone's life in my hands.

Well done, something to be proud of.

As Shakespeare said,

"Some people are born great,
Some achieve greatnes, and
Some have greatness thrust upon them."

A case of all three perhaps?

But seriously, there are people who naturally appear to be leaders. This isn't about being in control. There are those simply for which control has to exist. They, as myself, abhore or even get anxious when control is lacking in a situation and it is just such times that they inadvertently find themselves excuding that needed control. It is a great character to be a natural leader. I commend you. Well done.

[emgreen]

Congrats, Shazerac, & good for you for taking responsibility; I wish I had the fortitude. In the past I've gotten out of it by saying I was bipolar, had been hospitalized & am on SSDI (all by mail). I don't think I could handle the crowds, & if I had one of my famous anxiety attacks it wouldn't be a good outcome.

[Unrigged64072835]

Congrats for taking it on!

I've been selected for jury duty a few times, but I have agoraphobia and PTSD so my pdoc at the time sent them a notice. Don't know what to do next time. Sitting in large rooms with lots of people terrify me.

[BipolaRNurse]

Originally Posted by emgreen

Congrats, Shazerac, & good for you for taking responsibility; I wish I had the fortitude. In the past I've gotten out of it by saying I was bipolar, had been hospitalized & am on SSDI (all by mail). I don't think I could handle the crowds, & if I had one of my famous anxiety attacks it wouldn't be a good outcome.

I was summoned for jury duty a few years ago and one of the questions on the response form asked about mental illnesses. I admitted that I had BP 1. They couldn't dismiss me fast enough...I sent the email at 2 AM and by 10 AM they had said 'thanks but no thanks'. Didn't hurt my feelings one bit. Now I've been called again and there was no question about MI, so I think I'm going to have to serve this time. I hope not, even though I have all the time in the world. I don't want to be stuck hearing some boring business lawsuit or something, although I'd find criminal interesting.

[emgreen]

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

I've been called again and there was no question about MI, so I think I'm going to have to serve this time

A note from your pdoc would do the trick if you feel it wouldn't be a good situation for you. That, or you could murder someone before you have to serve jury duty. Same courtroom...different seat.

[Shazerac]

There were no questions on my jury intake form about having a mental illness. I sort of don’t want to use that as a cop out though.

[pirilin]

Well done. Listen to your heart.

[wildflowerchild25]

I only didn’t want to serve over the summer because the courthouse is in the city and I’m afraid of driving in the city. Thankfully they never called my number so I technically “served” without ever having to go. If It were in a different location I wouldn’t have a problem serving as long as I was well that day.

Of course you’re jury foreman. Why wouldn’t you be; you’re articulate and very intelligent.

It’s great to hear of your service

[Asteya]

I have the same, I’ve lead in a lot of jobs and maybe that is a trait.. although I felt like it was a trait 90% of the time and sometimes I needed a partner to help me when I’m down. I’ve been mostly fortunate to have these situations, but I’ve lost jobs over it too. I also feel what you do outside of work will help make it or break it.

Originally Posted by Shazerac

Phooey on them! I feel proud that I am able to function well enough to do my civic duty when called upon. I got chosen for the jury and ended up getting elected ad the jury Forman. How did this happen. Do I give off some kind of alpha chic vibe?

Good for you. I want to be picked for a jury but I am often too eager. Last time I got kicked by the state and I was going to vote with them. I did however get to meet a personal hero as he was the Judge and it was a thrill.

I was just going to post something like his because it often seems like everyone just looks to me on everything and I end up doing a lot of work. I think it is just because I cannot let things just fall off a cliff. Many people are just happy to be presented with a problem and be like... "I don't know what to do" and that is it. I can't -- if I don't know what to do... I find out.