I am looking for advice…
I havent been able to keep any sort of stable employment due to the fact that I ultimately come to the conclusion that my co-workers are plotting against me, and must quit to protect myself. (It hasnt been until recently that I have been able to see this and view it in a different light). I have been to multiple psychiatrists, all resulting in medication that doesnt seem to work, which then makes me distrust them and stop going to them. (I dont have the money to spend on meds that dont work… so the thought is that they are con artists stripping me of money for their own greed).
I didnt actually stick to a medication til I was admitted to an ER by family members and being jailed with people far worse off than I was.
Now that I acknowledge that I have an issue and am working to treat it, I have the next big obstacle, meaningful employment.
The meds that the ER have put me on help , but leave me mentally drained and rather sleepy most of the time. How can I get any decent employment while on this medication? What other steps do I need to take?
My own experience is that I just cannot get paid work because I get unwell about once week. I probably could get 12 hours but those sort jobs few and far between
But I have to do something to get out there so I attend college 2 days a week and do charity work and keep hoping one day I’ll be able to work paid
Thank you for replying Shellys12. I am hoping that I can find meaningful work. (charity or otherwise), Its just that I dont know how or where I can go to do so. I have previously tried to help at a soup kitchen, but became too defensive about the people involved and couldnt go back.
At one time, when my son was talking about working, he said he wanted a 3rd shift job. Less people, less chaotic for him.
It might take some time for you to get used to your meds.
Keep putting yourself out there-it`s still good…pain or not.
If your meds are making you feel drained and unable to function, you might want to talk to your doc to find a different med combo or find a dose that will help keep you level, but not drain you.
It sounds like your just starting the healing process… Congratulations and I do hope your feeling better.
I started out with a small few hours a week job so I could get back into the swing of routine. It was only a few hours here and there. When I was first healing there were no way I could just jump back into a 40 hour a week job. I had to start light duty, part time and work back up.
Good luck and I hope today is better then yesterday and your tomorrow is better then today.