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BiPolar Teacher
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Hello,
Does anyone have experience with changing jobs because of bipolar disorder?
Im currently an Elementary School PE teacher and the potential of the chaotic environment can trigger me into a manic episode. I recently yelled at some kids for acting up and threw a cone on the floor. Parents complained and the Principal is writing me up.
Should I ask for the district to accommodate me by giving me a desk job (if that is even realistic)? Or should I try to keep teaching?
Going to be hard to just change careers or take a pay cut because I have a family and my wife only makes $12000 a year.
Anybody familiar with a similar situation?
Does anyone have experience with changing jobs because of bipolar disorder?
Im currently an Elementary School PE teacher and the potential of the chaotic environment can trigger me into a manic episode. I recently yelled at some kids for acting up and threw a cone on the floor. Parents complained and the Principal is writing me up.
Should I ask for the district to accommodate me by giving me a desk job (if that is even realistic)? Or should I try to keep teaching?
Going to be hard to just change careers or take a pay cut because I have a family and my wife only makes $12000 a year.
Anybody familiar with a similar situation?