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Hey,<\/p>\n
What’s up? I have had a lot of people
ask me for suggestions as to how to
tell their boss they have bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
I recently wrote an article on the subject.<\/p>\n
Here it is…<\/p>\n
Oh before I get to that. Someone wrote me
yesterday: “I saw a David Oliver who worked
at the circus, was that you?”<\/p>\n
I can tell you for sure, I don’t work at a
circus. And also, I am NOT a lawyer, doctor,
therapist, dog catcher, insurance agent,
spy for the drug industry (I get this a lot),
or any other kind of professional. <\/p>\n
You should question everything that I say
and anything that I write is my opinion
not professional advice.<\/p>\n
And if you go to the circus, I won’t
be there \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Okay here’s the article:<\/p>\n
Telling Your Employer You\u2019ve Got
Bipolar Disorder? <\/p>\n
Here Are Seven Suggestions<\/p>\n
Perhaps you\u2019ve been thinking about it for a
while, but just didn\u2019t feel it very necessary
until now. Or perhaps you\u2019re changing jobs and
forced with deciding whether your new employer
really needs to know you suffer with
bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Making the decision to tell your supervisor or
other official at work about your bipolar disorder
is not a small step. Here are seven tips that might
help you make your disclosure on bipolar disorder
when the time comes.<\/p>\n
1. Do some detective work before you reveal
your bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
In other words, just do your homework. Before you
actually make the decision to reveal you have
bipolar disorder, feel your supervisor out on
his attitude towards the topic of mental illness
in general. If you can, try to discover if others
with bipolar disorder have been hired? How well
have they been treated? <\/p>\n
2. Give serious thought to disclosure on
bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not something done lightly, like telling
someone you have a hang nail. There is still a
large stigma associated with bipolar disorder.
In fact, you may be surprised just how many people
aren\u2019t even sure what it is. Make sure you\u2019re ready
to make the announcement on bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
3. Consider having your therapist sit in on
the meeting.<\/p>\n
While this may sound extreme, the presence of your
therapist is an excellent idea. In this way,
he can answer any questions about the nature
of bipolar disorder in general. He would also
provide an excellent reference to reassure a
hesitant supervisor that even with your
bipolar disorder, you\u2019ll function just fine
around the workplace.<\/p>\n
4. Decide, ahead of time how you\u2019ll handle
your disclosure of bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Visualize how the meeting will go. Once you\u2019ve
decided who\u2019ll be attending the meeting announcing
your bipolar disorder, then decide you will actually
be doing most of the speaking. Rehearse what
could possibly be said about your bipolar disorder
and most importantly, what you can say in reply.
You are probably well aware of many of the questions
people have concerning bipolar disorder; prepare to
talk to these points. Also be prepared to reassure
the fears of any possible performance problems your
employer may think there will be with your
bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
5. Decide, specifically, what person at your
workplace you\u2019ll reveal your bipolar disorder to.<\/p>\n
Are you just going to reveal your bipolar disorder
to a few trusted co-workers? Are you planning to
tell your supervisor? Or perhaps you\u2019re just going
to reveal it to the human resources director.
Whoever you tell about your bipolar disorder, be
sure you feel comfortable with the decision.<\/p>\n
6. Be sure to talk about limitations<\/p>\n
When discussing your bipolar disorder with your
employer, you need to be specific if you feel
you\u2019ll have any limitations at all placed on you
because of the condition. Will you need any
out-of-the-ordinary accommodations? If you have
no limitations related to your bipolar disorder,
reassure him of this as well. You know it\u2019s in
the back of his mind anyway.<\/p>\n
7. Describe the symptoms<\/p>\n
Even if your employer says he\u2019s familiar with
bipolar disorder, describe the symptoms you
develop when you\u2019re in an episode. Make sure
that she understands these. But more than that,
explain to her the best methods of handling these
symptoms. Also, don\u2019t forget to tell your employer
any necessary information your doctor may want her
to know on bipolar disorder. This is also a great
time for you and your employer to talk about the
Americans with Disabilities Act in relation to
your bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
SUPPORTING AN ADULT WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/report11<\/p>\n
SUPPORTING A CHILD\/TEEN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.bipolarparenting.com<\/p>\n
HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.survivebipolar.net<\/p>\n
SIDE NOTE: I would really study the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Type it
in a search engine and read what comes up.
Then swing by the library and ask the “reference
librarian” to help you find information on
it and understand it. This law will help
you or your loved one with bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Well that’s it. See you tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Your Friend,<\/p>\n
Dave<\/p>\n
P.S. Don’t forget to take a look through the
different programs I’ve put together… each one is designed
to help you with a different area of bipolar disorder whether
you have it or you are supporting someone with it.
You can see them all and get the details by visiting:
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/catalog.asp<\/p>\n
P.P.S. Check out my F.ree blog with copies of emails
that I have sent in the past and lots of great
information for you:
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/supporterblog\/<\/p>\n
P.P.P.S Check out my F.ree podcast. Hear me give
mini seminars designed to teach you information
you can’t learn anywhere else.
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