In response to a question about revealing a bipolar diagnosis....

[sinikalragdoll]

I would like to someday expose it to "the world"... Probably just open up on Facebook and to whoever as appropriate while feeling confident about it. I want to do this when I'm ready to not give a shit about what they think or any possible consequences to my action. I'm hoping for supportive feedback and maybe contributing to a ripple effect if

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[sinikalragdoll]

I would probably use something along the lines of "health issue" if I was going to disclose it in a general kind of way. But then I think that there's a good chance that I might be asked to elaborate... which I can choose not to, but choosing not to might also not look so good to prospective employers. It feels like such a delicate situation, like the fine line between getting hired and completely blowing it. So at the moment, I'm experimenting with opening up about my ADHD which would explain issues with past work performance. I feel that in this way, I'm being open and honest and what I'm telling them will match with what my references have to say. But still not an idea situation..

[sinikalragdoll]

That's true too. I don't know if my previous employer (reference) would disclose that information or how much information to my potential employer regarding my health concerns and ability to work. When I spoke to that reference that actually wanted to know how my state of health was now compared to then to help in providing the reference honestly... and what to think of that? It's not like she can say how I am now, as I haven't worked with her in almost 2 years. (I was actually visibly unwell at this workplace due to the side effects of some of the initial meds I was trialed on, so that compared to now without those side effects should be pretty straightforward