[crazy24/7]

Yesterday at work I had a co-worker basically stated I had done something wrong after direct instructions to avoid the same scenario in the morning meeting. I was so upset. I sometimes feel that, because of my disability, depression, (I'm not "out" at my workplace with bipolar disorder, that I get accused of forgetting things more often..given "easy" tasks. I feel my co-workers are condescending at times. Maybe it is me being overly sensitive. I told myself not to let this little episode ruin my day...but I felt wronged and hurt. I am not stupid...I'm actually pretty smart. The depression meds do slow me a bit...but I'll match my wits with anyone at work.
I hate being viewed as "ill".

[IceCreamKid]

Where I work my boss likes to pretend I am stupid. It makes her feel good or something.

[wing]

Charlotte, I hate being seen as "ill", too. I felt as if everyone held me to a higher standard once they thought I was getting special treatment. The reality was I worked harder than everyone else to try and make myself valuable so the boss couldn't find a reason to fire me due to my illness. There is no way I'd disclose my BP at work again.

[CjnGyrl74]

Originally Posted by crazy24/7

Yesterday at work I had a co-worker basically stated I had done something wrong after direct instructions to avoid the same scenario in the morning meeting. I was so upset. I sometimes feel that, because of my disability, depression, (I'm not "out" at my workplace with bipolar disorder, that I get accused of forgetting things more often..given "easy" tasks. I feel my co-workers are condescending at times. Maybe it is me being overly sensitive. I told myself not to let this little episode ruin my day...but I felt wronged and hurt. I am not stupid...I'm actually pretty smart. The depression meds do slow me a bit...but I'll match my wits with anyone at work.
I hate being viewed as "ill".

I have been going through the exact same thing. I work as a medical assistant for a local doctor. I have been going through some severe depression with some mixed episodes for the past month at least. It's just been getting worse for the past week. I have worked there for almost two years and have not "outed" myself.
But apparently my Bipolar is getting worse, I think they know now.
They cut my hours from full time to 20 hours a week. I'm devastated.

[Perna]

Originally Posted by crazy24/7

Yesterday at work I had a co-worker basically stated I had done something wrong after direct instructions to avoid the same scenario in the morning meeting. I was so upset. . .I am not stupid...I'm actually pretty smart. The depression meds do slow me a bit...but I'll match my wits with anyone at work.

Use your wits then and when a mere coworker :-) comments you have done something wrong, get all pleased and thankful to them for noticing? "Oh, thank you for pointing that out!" They might be hopeful they will "upset" you and this way you can make it no big deal, just correct the problem and carry on.

Everyone makes mistakes. Don't get down on yourself; you know yourself and your meds and problems; you're doing the best you can under the circumstances.