I got fired today.

I knew it was coming. I was going to turn in my notice anyway, but the powers that be got there before I did.

Still not sure how they can do an end run around ADA.......although I was fired for being unable to do the job anymore, I was unable to do the job because of the stress levels which were due in part to my mental illness. I know they have lawyers who figured it out somehow, but I'm certainly curious as to how they did it.

I'm relieved in a sense. There are too many residents with too many problems for one nurse to manage well, and I just got overwhelmed. It's been sucky for the past six months, and I knew it wasn't going to get any better anytime in the NEXT six months. I'd have wound up going inpatient within weeks if I'd stayed on, and that is obviously not a desireable option.

Thank you all for being here. I'm glad somebody understands this stupid illness and what it does to a person.