Posted by weathermoon on 2/07/08

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I am bipolar and have worked for 15 years at one factory
and raised a bipolar daughter (with help from parents and
friends). I am 48 years old and finally, after my last
psychotic manic episode that did some damage to my brain
and body, I am now on meds. My daughter is now on meds
also...20 years old.
While I have an understanding workplace, I am weary, and
mostly unable to keep my house up after working. My
finances aren't that great either. I have two questions...
1. If I have an "advocate" to help me with my finances,
will that mean I have no control at all?
2. Can I apply for FMLA due to bipolar so that the days I
am so weary I can miss work and rest and replenish my brain
and body? I don't want disability yet because I am able to
work...at least at my present job...but I do need rest some
days. And, yes, I go to bed at 8 pm and get 7-9 hours
sleep a day.
Thank you

Re: Bipolar and Working, 3/26/08, by weathermoon.

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