How to Cope With Bipolar Coworkers

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Tip 1 - Bipolar Coworker

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Len Winter | permalink

I need help/advise/suggestions! I recently was hired by a small telecommunications vendor company... I love my job and I'm good at it. My problem --

For further reading: http://www.overcomebullying.org/bipolar-coworker.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - #188: Dealing with a coworker with a severe mental illness. | Captain Awkward on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bjorn Peijnenburg | permalink

Dear Captain Awkward: I have a coworker diagnosed with bipolar. Let's call her Cosette. Cosette and I work in the same field, and share many colleagues. When I moved to my current job with Cosette, our colleagues told me about her diagnosis. Some did this in a really ableist sort of way (“Look out for…

For further reading: http://captainawkward.com/2012/02/11/188-dealing-with-a-coworker-with-a-severe-mental-illness/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Work With a Bipolar Person | eHow

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by John Poyser | permalink

Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, no one may be prevented from holding a job because of a physical or mental condition. Many people with bipolar disorder are terrific employees, with excellent work ethic and a dedication to getting the job done right. But their condition also makes them difficult to get along with at times. Bipolar...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5008896_work-bipolar-person.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Deal with A Mentally Ill Coworker

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chris Strom | permalink

Mental illness affects 1 in 4 American adults at any point in time. Learn how to effectively manage your work relationships when someone you work with is mentally ill.

For further reading: http://flourishanyway.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Deal-with-A-Mentally-Ill-Coworker ^[4]

Tip 5 - The Brain Lady - Mindfulness Skills for Everyday Use.

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Marc Ladin | permalink

Read professional advice on the ins and outs of bipolar disorder, and learn how to cope with Bipolar Disorder in Family, Coworkers and Spouses
Tags: bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder in family, how to cope with bipolar disorder ,coping with bipolar disorder,coping with someone with bipolar disorder

For further reading: http://thebrainlady.com/articles/dealing-with-an-acquaintance-family-member-or-co-worker-with-bipolar-disorder/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - 9 Biggest Triggers of Bipolar Mood Swings

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gurnaik Varaitch | permalink

People with bipolar disorder are seven to eight times more likely to fall apart during stressful times. Learn about the events most likely to cause an episode.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/bipolar-disorder-pictures/biggest-triggers-of-bipolar-mood-swings.aspx ^[6]

Tip 7 - Bipolar Disorder In The Workplace

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Yvonne Alvarez | permalink

How to handle a mental disability without destroying your career.
Tags: Mental Illness,Bipolar Disorder,Workplace,Disabilities,Accommodation

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/2006/05/02/bipolar-disorder-workplace-cx_sr_0503bipolar.html ^[7]

Tip 8 - How to Deal With an Employee With Bipolar Disorder

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sumittra Rothenburger | permalink

An article by "Forbes" about bipolar in the workplace explains employees with the disorder usually approach their disorder at work in one of three ways: telling everyone, supervisors ...

For further reading: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/deal-employee-bipolar-disorder-1244.html ^[8]