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Originally Posted by Fharraige
One thing that I'm reminded of when I think of getting a regular job is am I going to be able to perform it when I'm not feeling well, like in a serious depression or when I'm hypomanic and scatterbrained. I also need to develop new skills, since my previous job was highly specialized and I can't do that anymore.
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It's the same with me. I'm stable and have been for some time, but it's because my lifestyle is a low-stress kind. If I had to work as a nurse again or work a 40-hour week, I'd be a hot mess. I hate that, but it's the truth and I'm better off not trying to push my limits.
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DX: Bipolar 1
Anxiety
Tardive dyskinesia
Mild cognitive impairment
RX: Celexa 20 mg
Gabapentin 1200 mg
Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM
Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN
Lamictal 500 mg
Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression)
Trazodone 150 mg
Zyprexa 7.5 mg
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