Bipolar Disorder Vs. Job: Is Miesha Tate Bipolar?

Miesha Tate, a former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, has been slammed by Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist Bethe Correia for leaving the sport following her loss to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205. Correia reportedly believes that Tate's reactions towards her loss revealed that she is bipolar.

"She showed she's bipolar because when the UFC didn't want her fighting for the belt, she wanted to retire. She lost to Raquel and got herself in a bad phase, lost to Amanda, and announced her retirement," the Brazilian MMA fighter claimed in a report from MMA Fighting.

Correia also accused that Tate's decision to withdraw from fighting shows that the retired MMA fighter is weak. "When you're not going the way you want and you run away from it, that shows weakness," she said.

Correia apparently compared her own reaction about losing to multiple MMA fighters in the past. She claimed that despite being defeated, she did not want to retire. She also revealed that her previous fight with Rhonda Rousey left a damage in her but it encouraged her to fight more to have experience and see another fight with Rousey someday.

Meanwhile, Tate has not answered Correia's accusations yet but let's talk about bipolar disorder and how it affect one's job. Bipolar disorder presents extreme mood swings from depressive to a manic state. It is considered to be a serious mental condition as it can pose threat to an individual's health because of risky behavior.

People with bipolar disorder may find it hard to cope with work but the condition does not restrict a person from having a job. One key is to reduce stress level by picking a career carefully and taking a time off as necessary to attend therapist appointments according to WebMD.

If there is a need for financial support, some companies offer disability insurance so a recovering individual may still receive income while paying attention to recovery. It is also important to take things slow when one gets back to work as it could be stressful sometimes. Looking for part-time jobs before transitioning to full-time responsibilities may help.

Bipolar disorder can be treated with atypical antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and antidepressants apart from regular therapies. Those who experience periods of unusual behaviors, intense emotions and sleep pattern changes are advised to seek medical attention to receive proper diagnosis and treatment.