Thank you for responding Chaotic and Skeez.

I do feel the compassion for others I have is a strong point...I can kinda put myself in their shoes.

Part of the reason I'm nervous is the fact that I've only been on these new meds a week and don't feel quite right yet...and the worry is... will I be- by the time I go back??

Only time will tell.

Also the problem with this illness, no matter how vigilent you are, it can pop up out of no where...which really sucks. I'm aware of my triggers and symptoms and have no problem calling out if I feel like an episode may be coming on. One time it happened at work though and wound up with a 3 day suspension.