Problem accepting authority

[Csandnugget]

This is one of my biggest disadvantages.

Is disregarding or disrespecting authority figures
a problem associated with Bipolar?

[Csandnugget]

It's just that most of the authority figures in my life have treated me badly, knew less than i did. Made STUPID mistakes. Been unsupportive to the extent of frustration.

I've had BAD experiences with so-called inexperienced and downright mean people.

Maybe I need to be my own boss.
Do you think there is an underlying reason to my resistance to want to do what other people want to enforce on me.
A bit of a rebel

Thanks Iladvocate, I  try not to do things on impulse. But it usually shows in my attitude. I meke it very clear

[Jade59]

I had a big problem respecting authority figures when I was younger, but that seemed to disappear as I got older...and turned into the authority figure who expected to be respected :)

[ILADVOCATE]

Yes it can be. Sometimes a person in a manic state who is grandiose (referring to people I've known in the past) will "think they know better" as regards a supervisor at work and this can create difficulties. If I experience any issues of concern anywhere I am of this nature I wait to take any further action after thinking it through as to whether the issue involves just myself or other people and who was in the right and in the wrong. One thing I always know with anything is to wait and think things over until I am stable and then ask people I know and/or my psychiatrist (who also functions as a talk therapist) as to whether further action is warranted. One thing I do know is that anywhere I am if someone is in charge of me or an authority figure of any kind is not to say anything disrespectful to them at the time no matter how much I feel like it or even if I was put down by them but to think about it and give some time and thought as to what should be done.