u/Prestigious_Rock_923

i have a question for those who deal with bipolar AND some form of chronic illness (for me it's fibromyalgia) that causes extreme fatigue.

I've personally fit the bipolar criteria quite consistently throughout many years of my life except for the sleep criteria. I've definitely had periods where I've slept less and didnt miss it or stayed up for a day, never two though. but recently even though my doctor's are telling me my bipolar is worsening, I cannot for the life of me find energy even when I'm clearly in a manic or hypomanic state. I have lots of mixed episodes and rapid cycling, but I feel like an imposter because I have insomnia sure but definitely not more energy ever, and it seems like all my episodes are mixed or depressed these days instead of manic.

anyone else have any insight into this?

I started an unpaid internship a month ago at a medical clinic in which the brochure offered experience for students to shadow, learn admin work, and gain other client-facing skills.

however in the last week, the clinic has moved locations, so every one of my shifts has just been physical labor. packing, moving boxes, etc. my boss has informed us that the next two shifts will be us doing a FULL wall painting job for the new office (washing walls, pulling up carpet, painting).

I'm not a contractor and this is not a manual labor internship!! and I'm not even getting paid. is this allowed? are they legally allowed to fire me if I refuse?

Side note: the reason it is unpaid is because I'm on a student pass. I'm not legally allowed to make money or work any form of job so this is kind of my only choice in terms of experience to be a competitive masters applicant