Posted by Solstice on May 18, 2011, at 10:17:24
In reply to meds + employment, posted by g_g_g_unit on May 18, 2011, at 8:43:31
> a) whether I am indeed catastrophising, as I suspect, my appraisal of treatment with anti-psychotics, and whether it would still be possible to work in mainstream society while taking one (sorry if that sounds ridiculous, but that's the nature of OCD, I suppose)?
I think you can work in mainstream society while taking an anti-psychotic. If an anti-psychotic relieves your symptoms sufficiently, then you'll likely be able to work in mainstream society Because you are taking an anti-psychotic.
> and b) whether it wouldn't be such a bad idea to push myself into some kind of part-time work at the moment? I am taking just 25mg of Zoloft, which has eliminated the worst of my fatigue, though I'm having some mixed-type symptoms and don't suspect I'll be kept on it. But my point is that my depression does seem to respond to treatment, and I am seeing a psychiatrist, so it's not like I'd be left hanging.. but then again, I do have this unfortunate habit of never knowing when to back off and stop stressing myself, so I donno.I like this option. I'd go for the part-time job because:
1. It can serve as a transition-type thing. Like learning to ride a bicycle before taking on a motorcycle.
2. A part-time job would be an experiment of sorts. You would be experiementing with your ability to function in a less stressful (than full-time) situation.
3. If it doesn't work, you can quit.What will best give you the answers you seek, is to give it a shot. Won't know till you try! :-)
Sostice
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