Can you? And how do you do it what medications re you on
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I cant
I have 3 experiences
The longest Ive been working is 6 months
Yes. I can and I have for decades.
One day at a time.
Not currently on antipsychotics. I have ongoing positive symptoms, but I manage them using techniques I learned in therapy. It took thirty years of meds to get me to where I could function without meds.
The biggest thing for me has been keeping a positive, growth-centric attitude. It makes everything else possible.
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I have done it but it ain’t easy. Went through a lot of jobs.
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I’ve done it before but I’ve worked mostly part time jobs. I’m on Invega Sustenna, Seroquel and Wellbutrin.
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I’ve worked before for about 12 years but it has been a struggle.
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I’ve never had a job. Going on 20 years since I turned 18.
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I can work full-time. I’m currently at work 32 hours per week. Four hours of that are lunch hours I’m not paid for. So, I’m on the schedule 28 hours a week, fours days a week.
It stresses me out at the thought of working 40 hours a week. I know I could do it, but I would be stressed. I have a lot of appointments and do them all on my day off. To be honest, I had been a stay at home mom for almost 12 years - many of those in the same house. My husband supported all four of us. I don’t have to work full-time, so I don’t.
Edit: I’m on 60mg of Buspirone and 42mg of Caplyta.
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No. Haloperidol
No.
I choose to be unmedicated. Which means I am in touch with my deepest feelings and thoughts. Which is great, but also terribly painful and anxious at times. Which means I cannot work. I’m seeing if there are jobs I can do. But I need a rather calm and peaceful life. I do volunteer.
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Yeah I’m able to, I’m on abilify
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Not a chance. I get too tired from the meds, which leads to fatigue, and then stress if I try to work through the sleepiness.
If someone can make a med that doesn’t cause fatigue, sz folks will be able to work more and this will benefit the workforce.
I can’t work at all… I had 11 jobs in 2 years before that I had a job for 5 years that was before my diagnosis I was diagnosed at 23 between ages 24 and 26 I had my 11 jobs I turn 30 on the 8th of this month
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I’m working full time right now. But my entire work place hates me. Everyone talks behind my back. I don’t think I’ll last much longer.
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I was able to work full time as a pharmacy tech without meds the main problem is my physical health now
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Sorry your going through such hell right now an i hope things sort out for you soon
Nah tried a bunch of times. Hasn’t gone well. Going to try part-time next.
I worked from 18 to 28 when i hit my psychosis. I cant work now cause stress makes me have homicidal thoughts. Which im worried the thoughts will involve those i love and care about. Havent had any in 2 months almost.
I work I get stressed. I get stressed I get paranoid and spiral down. I’ve tried and failed a couple of times but survive on the disability pension.
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Working part time is doable. I’ve worked over 10 years doing part time work with medication. Still, I would much rather be able to wake up for a 9-5 weekdays.
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