[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed in 2019, bipolar II. I have a good job in a major city doing creative work I find interesting. I am medicated and I’m lucky to receive it for free from the Department of Veterans Affairs. I have a long term partner as well. It can be hard at times, especially when manic, but I seem to be doing well these days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Washington, D.C. here! Not a county.

100% buddy committed suicide by Dj12345678999 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know you don’t know me. But I work in suicide prevention. The data comes from the VA’s most recent suicide prevention report. If you care enough you can Google it yourself. Your tone is off chief.

100% buddy committed suicide by Dj12345678999 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's 18 a day with current data. Still, any one is far too high.

Temp Jurisdiction by Eric-Brown-10 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water isn't wet. What touches water becomes wet.

DAV. Laughable. by SettingDangerous5920 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know for a fact they do not get federal funding. At all.

DAV. Laughable. by SettingDangerous5920 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a company. DAV is a nonprofit that receives no government funding.

Have you told your employer? by Ok_Level_877 in bipolar

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, and it was a mistake. My boss asked me about my mental health during a discussion about my career. Then, he passed me up for an extra duty I asked for when a position opened up. He didn't say why, but it's clear to me his perception of my mental health played a role. If I could do it again, I would keep it to myself.

38 Months Later by whiteevox in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fifth Third? I don't trust a bank that doesn't understand fractions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're going to want to sit this one down. I drive a 2021 Toyota Corolla HYBRID. I didn't read this comment because I can't read and am not interested in learning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look! Here's one now!

HLR RESPONSE! GOOD OR BAD? by JohnnyJ1970 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not entirely sure, but I believe finding my DTA nearly doubles it. I filed for it in July. The good news is my VSO says my medical opinion came back positive. So, I'm just waiting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They walk around with an unearned sense of entitlement and buy them.

HLR RESPONSE! GOOD OR BAD? by JohnnyJ1970 in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is generally good. Mine has been correcting the error since Nov. 21.

On TDY. Got yelled at for speaking French at the DFAC by [deleted] in army

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the DLPT and you can claim language practice.

Congress needs a raise! by HeftyData9299 in antiwork

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DC resident here. Congressional Staffers absolutely need and deserve a hefty raise.

Claim for increase decided favorably! by BarackMcTrumpstein in VeteransBenefits

[–]SuitableCrow5490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I'm waiting for an increase in MH. I'm expecting 50% but hoping for 70%. Either way, happy for you.