I have BP II and returned to work after 9 years. So many years of hospitalizations/ECT/meds/bozo pdocs/suicide attempts, then finally ok to return. It hasn't been easy, but I often ask myself - can you tell?
My passion is writing - I don't write professionally - just for my blog to get the word out about mental illness for my readers who tune in daily and for me which has been cathartic. This blog is not for profit.
A few sentences of my article if you are interested:
Do I look like I have BP?
I don't think I do. Am I perhaps making something out of nothing? Self-confidence slid into the basement and remained there for too many years. more....
My blog: "Living in Stigma"
Article: http://cherished79.wordpress.com/2007/07/31/can-you-tell-2/
Deb