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Working with a mental illness?

  • 11-08-2020 11:53pm
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    mr_fegelien
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    I wanted to start a thread on a different aspect of mental illness, how does it affect someone's ability to work.

    I've been diagnosed with Aspergers and ADD. My psychiatrist says I'd need to work/study harder as many with my condition and other mental illnesses tend to end up homeless from not being able to function in employment.

    Is this generally true?


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  • #2
    wally1990
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    mr_fegelien wrote: »
    I wanted to start a thread on a different aspect of mental illness, how does it affect someone's ability to work.

    I've been diagnosed with Aspergers and ADD. My psychiatrist says I'd need to work/study harder as many with my condition and other mental illnesses tend to end up homeless from not being able to function in employment.

    Is this generally true?

    With all due respect I would imagine your experienced psychiatrist would have more knowledge and experienced from dealing with variety of people, rather than a few people on the Internet replying if it's true or not based on them knowing a person who has it and turning out fine.

    I know you asked ' is this generally true' but. Are you doubting your psychiatrist OR just seeking experiences of other maybe in addition to believing it ??


  • #3
    SourSessions
    Registered Users Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭SourSessions


    There's no one answer to this as mental illness affects people in different ways. Some can manage enough to keep themselves in housing but not a job. Some manage both. Some manage whole families on top. Some end up with substance abuse issues or deal with homeless or are in the prison system. And there are people without mental illness that deal with all of these things too. Keep seeing your psychiatrist and keep trying hard to pursue your education and career. One thing is for sure, you'll never regret trying.


  • #4
    eddie73
    Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭eddie73


    This is a crazy piece of advice from any psychiatrist to a patient. It is laced with fear and without much encouragement. There are no specifics other than a general ''you are screwed if you don't work'' offered.

    I say that you find a career that is within your comfort zone. If it means part time work rather than full time work, so be it.

    Find a support group and have your family around you all the way if you can.

    The very best of luck to you.


  • #5
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    MS found that ADHD staffers were an excellent fit for the Test depts as the ultra detail focus was something neurotypicals couldnt manage to the same level.

    Companies including Microsoft and Goldman Sachs are changing their hiring and employment practices to help people with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, and other cognitive differences.
    https://fortune.com/2019/12/07/autism-aspergers-adhd-dyslexia-neurodiversity-hiring-jobs-work/


  • #6
    eviltwin
    Registered Users Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    mr_fegelien wrote: »
    I wanted to start a thread on a different aspect of mental illness, how does it affect someone's ability to work.

    I've been diagnosed with Aspergers and ADD. My psychiatrist says I'd need to work/study harder as many with my condition and other mental illnesses tend to end up homeless from not being able to function in employment.

    Is this generally true?


    First time I've ever heard ASD referenced as a mental illness. You have a learning disability, you're not ill.


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  • #7
    Deja Boo
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    ADD and Aspergers doesn't automatically mean homelessness nor unemployment. I've known more than a few dealing with such issues who live contented, fulfilled lives with homes, jobs, and relationships.


  • #8
    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    There is an interesting theme on youtube about a man with ADD and Aspergers who gave up job and home to live on a narrowboat. His introductory episode is deeply self aware. I cannot copy /paste here but it is Foxes Afloat canal narrowboat .


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