Bipolar Work-Related Issues

We’re currently working on a post about bipolar work-related issues. In the meantime, I’d like to gather input from consumers, attorneys, occupational therapists, and others who’ve dealt with these issues or counseled others on how to deal with them. Specifically, we are seeking the following input: If you’ve resigned from a job due to the symptoms [...]

Posted on October 15, 2008 Filed Under Career, Disability, Opinions, Social Security | 11 Comments

Need a Social Security Disability Attorney?

I’m currently trying to track down a Social Security disability attorney who has experience filing for people who have bipolar disorder. (They’re like cops – there’s never one around when you need one.) I plan on interviewing the attorney and posting a Q&A here on strategies and tips. Here are some of the questions I [...]

Posted on March 26, 2008 Filed Under Career, Disability, Social Security | 5 Comments

Filing for Disability Benefits

An intense period of mania or depression can make you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck. You may feel exhausted. You may be unable to concentrate or remember certain details. You may become intolerant of colleagues and others you must deal with on the job. Your family life is also very likely to [...]

Posted on March 17, 2008 Filed Under Career, Disability, Social Security | 2 Comments

Are You Disabled?

My wife feels disabled. She used to teach junior high school Spanish full time for over $60,000 per year. She can no longer work as a full-time teacher, because the stress triggers mania. Believe me, she tried several times to return to teaching, and each time she experienced a serious breakdown.

Posted on March 13, 2008 Filed Under Career, Disability, Social Security | 1 Comment

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