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by karenruth, Oct 11, 1999 12:00AM
i have been diaganosed as being biplar
in the past i was dignosed as having a borderline personality disorder too
(some think i still have a borderline personality disoder and others think i do not)
the problem is that due to mental illness or whatever you want to call it i am unable to keep jobs for very long
i do not know what to do
is there any organization that can help me with job retension?
if i lose another job then i am going to quit trying and go on SSI
i am currently working
(i have a masters so i would like to use it)
would insurance cover inpatint or partial hospitialation behavioral treatmant if i am not sucidal or homicidal but just dsyfuntional
in the past i was dignosed as having a borderline personality disorder too
(some think i still have a borderline personality disoder and others think i do not)
the problem is that due to mental illness or whatever you want to call it i am unable to keep jobs for very long
i do not know what to do
is there any organization that can help me with job retension?
if i lose another job then i am going to quit trying and go on SSI
i am currently working
(i have a masters so i would like to use it)
would insurance cover inpatint or partial hospitialation behavioral treatmant if i am not sucidal or homicidal but just dsyfuntional
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-SW, Oct 13, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Karen Ruth Salem,
It must be difficult and frustrating when trying to keep a job while suffering from bipolar disorder.
I am unsure of your level of disability, or the level of demand the jobs you have had require.
You may consider vocational rehabilation, in order to improve your marketability.
Most ensures require a degree of severity of symptoms prior to hospitalization.
If your are currently in treament consult your therapist, if not contact a local hospital inquiring about agencies that can guide you to finding the appropriate resource.
Best Wishes,
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-SW
It must be difficult and frustrating when trying to keep a job while suffering from bipolar disorder.
I am unsure of your level of disability, or the level of demand the jobs you have had require.
You may consider vocational rehabilation, in order to improve your marketability.
Most ensures require a degree of severity of symptoms prior to hospitalization.
If your are currently in treament consult your therapist, if not contact a local hospital inquiring about agencies that can guide you to finding the appropriate resource.
Best Wishes,
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-SW
