[Pamster]

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Bip...4367902&page=1

This is why I haven't made a page on Cyber-soup about BP. And it's true, people are prone to acting like you have a terrible disease and shouldn't be at work...I think that is ridiculous but it just goes to show how alive and well discrimination is in our society.

[Vowel Lady]

I will read this article later...
I don't suffer with this disorder, but someone in my family does.
It has been my experience that it might be best to limit telling people, especially in the work place.
If there are difficulties and there is a co-existing dx like ADD, one can always try to explain away any problems by mentioning treatment for ADD, etc.
Observing the situation for years...I have seen much prejudice and at times, almost cruelty.
Sometimes doctors know ways to word things so that the true dx is not revealed, but can help a person if necessary. For example, some might say "mood disorder," instead of the words "bipolar disorder" in correspondence.
With reference to friends, acquaintences, etc. I think many are fine to tell, but it does requires care and forethought.
Some say a "need to know basis."
There are those who are fine with it and those who are uncomfortable.
My thought is that in the workplace, it might be especially tricky.
Unless you've been there for many years and have an established and steady relationship, I would hesitate to use the terminology (be on the safe side). IT is ashame that there is much discrimination out there, but I think it is best to be aware of it and to try to work around it whenever possible.