Is the trick to being high functioning just acting like I’m high functioning? Do I just force myself to do stuff untill it becomes more natural or something? And I just hold my life together? Is high functioning just pretending to have it all together?
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Not pretending. But maybe pushing oneself, forcing oneself… And actually… Being able to…
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I see… Oh wait, and it would include being able to hold a job, which I just don’t think I can do anymore.
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Nevermind, it’s probably not possible for me to be high functioning.
I am low functioning.
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I disagree. If you keep working at it and tweaking your meds you may overtime become high functioning. Don’t give up!
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Holding down a full time job is the ultimate test of whether you’re high functioning or not in my opinion.
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I just thought I had a moment of clarity, but it was cause I took ashwagandha, which I think relieved my depression. I just need to get on an antidepressant probably, sit down, and accept the low functioning life.
I was never high functioning as an adult. Yes I had several full time jobs, but I often felt overwhelmed. I am what I am, it’s not my fault and I still fight to get the best out of my situation. Part time job is what I want to try next.
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I can work full time at a low demand job. But if its high intensity for long id crumple.
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My doctor feels that I’m high functioning but I’m closer to being somewhere in the middle.
I can’t hold down a job or volunteer.
I also feel that her bipolar diagnosis of me is incorrect.
I’m closer to my previous diagnoses of schizoaffective.
I agree with my therapist.
Off the right meds, I’m low functioning
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I can only hold down a job I’ve got cos it’s f u c k I n g perfect job.
Night shift… Less ppl… Just cleaning… So no reading focus required… Am so lucky…
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Also, I start an hour early.
That way I get the job done as I’m not so physically strong…
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Yeah, I should actually apply for some jobs…
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If you want to… It might do ya good…
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It is up to you.
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Otherwise I’m gonna be homeless real soon. Just wasn’t expecting my life to ever get this bad. But I’ve reached this level. Now gotta do stuff about it or something.
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Do you live on your own.
Yes… but not for long apparently. 
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Idk what I’m doing anymore. I’ve been sorta letting myself go, and hopefully the fall to the bottom isn’t too rough. Which I’m sure it is.
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