Posted by wacky on July 31, 2006, at 15:59:48 [reposted on August 1, 2006, at 8:18:38 | original URL]
In reply to Re: YAWNING/Wellbutrin dose too high, SE seizures, posted by Kay Vetter on July 28, 2006, at 11:51:56
Back in 91-2 I was hospitalized and had a very hard time disconnecting from my "professional" image to one of a patient. At the time I was working for the child abuse unit representing social workers in dependency cases. Then I became their patient in a psych ward - and it was VERY hard to overcome my own image problem - switching hats like that.
I too experienced a backlash from my employer due to the stigma associated not only with mental illness, but being "locked up." This competent attorney had a glich - and wasn't stable. Eventually I just left the office - and launched a private practice career. Fortunately for me - I was successful. But I can certainly see where others might not be so lucky.
Just thought I'd share that.
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