I got fired because my coworkers were scared of me

I was a high school student looking for a job. I was at this retail store and it was really quiet. The manager noticed and asked if I wanted to work. I said yes. She told me I'd be working alone most of the time because no one really wanted to work here.<br><br>A week later I had my first day. I got off to a good start but soon people were whispering. I noticed one coworker, who I later found out was the store manager, would stare at me for hours. I got nervous and apologized, telling her I wasn't sure what was wrong. She told me to keep it down and I said okay.<br><br>I had some issues. I was bipolar, and it was hard to control. Sometimes I got angry or upset, and I didn't realize it. I'd cry or get irritable, and I would scream sometimes. My manager would get upset, but she never fired me, even when I screamed and broke a glass. She kept telling me to stop.<br><br>People started getting scared. I heard them whispering. They thought I was dangerous. I was a threat to myself, not others. I had no history of violence, but I was unpredictable.<br><br>I was fired one day because I started crying in the bathroom. I was upset, but I didn't want to hurt anyone. My manager told me I couldn't work because I was too unstable. I tried to explain, but she just kept saying I couldn't be around customers because I was "too much of a risk." I asked what I did, but she didn't answer.<br><br>I was worried I'd get fired for being bipolar, and I didn't want to lose my job. I tried to hide it, but I couldn't always control my emotions. I didn't know how to stop my tears or anger. I was scared and didn't know what to do.<br><br>I ended up losing my job, but I learned it was okay to be open about my struggles. I don't hide my emotions anymore, and I've found support. I still have issues, but I'm more open and honest.