I had a serious discussion with my t about this yesterday because I've been struggling ever since I got out of the hospital on who I should or shouldn't tell. She reminded me that I am under no obligation to tell anyone, even my family, unless it can in some way be a detriment to myself or others. For right now, I do not plan on disclosing anything to them since I am still able to function and do the job I was hired to do. My big thing is that I throw myself into my work and it causes me stress, which then causes my BP symptoms to skyrocket. This of course is only a small portion of my BP triggers, but nonetheless, I have to learn to cut back in the amount of time and energy I put into work because I fear it will just land me back in the hospital.
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Dx: BP2 and MDD
Current meds: 100mg Wellbutrin; 200mg Lamictal; 400mg Seroquel at night; Xanax 1mg/PRN; 100mg/PRN Trazodone at night for insomnia
Diagnosed in May 2016
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