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<blockquote data-quote="toonertoo" data-source="post: 339944" data-attributes="member: 1944"><p>Why would you think that they would recognize your disability any more than a driver who has had back surgery, neck surgery etc? These are well known afflictions, and these drivers do not get any accomodations and are often struggling to make their appointments also. and Mental health issues, although many have them, is not easily accepted by many as a "real " condition. And some tend to make fun of it as a non issue. Having had a sister and mother with bi polar, I understand how real it is. </p><p> </p><p>There was a driver I once worked with, who was severely bi polar. I went to help him one day as he was struggling on a new medication I think it was depakote. He was shaking and sweating, and I recognized the signs. He finally told me what was wrong, but no one understood and treated him as the crazy guy. He got robbed one day, he was on the route I am on now. He got his throat cut, and management made the joke that he cut his own throat to get out of working. He no longer works at UPS, he couldnt adjust his illness with his stressful job. So I wish you luck. You may want to check with the ADA, actually tell them what you have told us, and be ready to give names. or call the 1800 number. But dont expect help without someone pressuring them to adhere to laws.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toonertoo, post: 339944, member: 1944"] Why would you think that they would recognize your disability any more than a driver who has had back surgery, neck surgery etc? These are well known afflictions, and these drivers do not get any accomodations and are often struggling to make their appointments also. and Mental health issues, although many have them, is not easily accepted by many as a "real " condition. And some tend to make fun of it as a non issue. Having had a sister and mother with bi polar, I understand how real it is. There was a driver I once worked with, who was severely bi polar. I went to help him one day as he was struggling on a new medication I think it was depakote. He was shaking and sweating, and I recognized the signs. He finally told me what was wrong, but no one understood and treated him as the crazy guy. He got robbed one day, he was on the route I am on now. He got his throat cut, and management made the joke that he cut his own throat to get out of working. He no longer works at UPS, he couldnt adjust his illness with his stressful job. So I wish you luck. You may want to check with the ADA, actually tell them what you have told us, and be ready to give names. or call the 1800 number. But dont expect help without someone pressuring them to adhere to laws. [/QUOTE]
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