Posted by g_g_g_unit on May 25, 2011, at 2:34:53
In reply to Re: meds + employment, posted by Solstice on May 18, 2011, at 10:16:21
> 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.
>Sorry, I can see how that question might sound a little insensitive on paper, but that's the nature of OCD.
> > 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.
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> 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! :-)
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> Sostice
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>I spoke to my parents, which helped get them off my back. I'm going to continue working for my dad part-time (which I hate, but I have no other choice for the time being) and also volunteer one day a week.
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