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Jan 05, 2016, 09:46 AM
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Long story short I got fired in April 2015 from my job of 10 years due to multiple hospitalizations and instability. I went on unemployment with no fight from the company but that has recently ended. I have done better without the stress of working but now it's time to go back
I don't think I'm getting much better than this .I'm 35aND after multiple major episodes I'm not sure my brain will ever the fast unstoppable force it use to be. So I'm need a job fast. 11-7 is what has been offered. I'm scared it may be a recipe for disaster but I also don't want to be a baby. Like I need a job NOW. I know I am probably under medicated*I know I am* for typical situation but I just am not a fan of meds I can't help it. Am I setting myself up for failure?
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#2
Jan 05, 2016, 09:59 AM
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I'm about to go back to work after three years unemployed, due to a long dark depressive episode. I've left pretty much every job I ever had due to hypomania. I'm finally on an effective med combo and that's the thing that's allowed me to look for and find a job. I don't know whether you're setting yourself up for disaster, but I understand your concern. I guess I'd ask whether this 11-7 job entails work you're fairly confident you can do well, and doesn't entail a lot of stress. I actually sucked it up and got help from voc rehab, and that has indeed been very helpful, not just with the job search, but because of the reassurance I feel from knowing they will be supporting and tracking me during my first months on the job. Something to consider, especially if you are going to stay undermedicated.
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Jan 05, 2016, 11:16 AM
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It's nursing which is what I have been doing all along but it's really stressful although less so during night hours. The 11-7 worries me the most.
Mountain when do you find a good middle dosage of meds (not over/not under)
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I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning, I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing Now the old king is dead! Long live the king! One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand |
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Jan 05, 2016, 11:27 AM
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Have you looked outside your field?
I did cocktail waitressing in a fancy hotel club. I was also modeling. Going to school in day and working at night. I was manic but not real bad. I had an episode which caused me to be unreasonable and quit my job. I later regretted that choice. I got another job at a hotel a cross from Disneyland. I did it but hated it. I was self medicating at the time w codine that my pdoc was prescribing and Valium prn. But he was sexually abusing me too. That's a story for another time.
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Jan 05, 2016, 01:30 PM
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Wow ocean about that pdoc. Sorry to hear that
 As far as changing fields..yes I have spent the last 6 months trying to figure it out but it just makes sense as far as money goes to stay in nursing BTW I see your on effexor what's your opinion on it
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I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning, I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing Now the old king is dead! Long live the king! One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand |
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Jan 05, 2016, 01:31 PM
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Working third shift is not meant for people with BP. I would personally think it is a bad idea.
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Jan 05, 2016, 02:14 PM
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I'm good on the Efexor XR . First time I tried it. I was on and out of hospital all last year.
Even had ECT when I was comotose. I don't know what meds they were giving me in hospital. My med combo is helping me but I still really need to work on motivation and doing things. I'm supposed to walk my dog. Also my husband fixed my art studio up and I haven't been painting yet. I have been studying my Louise Hays and other DVDs. Also have been studying my art DVDs. I just want to do more. Today I promised myself I'd go swimming. I have someone here to watch the ranch. Yes the pdoc took advantage of me for over 7 yrs and got me hooked on pain pills and Valium.
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Bipolar 1Day Vraylar 3 mg. Wellbutrin 150 Night meds Temazepam 30 mg or lorazepam Hasn't helped yet. From sunny California! |
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Jan 05, 2016, 02:18 PM
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Working NOC shift might be okay if you stick to a nighttime schedule on your days off. That's hard to do because you want to be awake when your family and friends are, but it's pretty much the only way to remain stable when you're on 11-7. One of the quickest way to de-stabilize is to mess with meds/sleep schedule. Better think long and hard about moving to third shift.
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Jan 05, 2016, 02:31 PM
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I like the Efexor XR.
I was in and out of the hospital all last year. My worst year ever. I had gone off my meds. I don't know what meds they gave me in the hospital. The pdoc who took advantage of me got me hooked on pain pills and Valium. It was over 7 years. I told one pdoc the story but he just wanted to stress the idea that he'd never do that. He did give me loads of compliments though. He got me hooked on speed and more Valium. He's gone now. I have a new Woman pdoc.
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Bipolar 1Day Vraylar 3 mg. Wellbutrin 150 Night meds Temazepam 30 mg or lorazepam Hasn't helped yet. From sunny California! |
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Jan 05, 2016, 02:33 PM
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Oh, I did make a ton of tips. It was a high end hotel lounge. Maxy
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Bipolar 1Day Vraylar 3 mg. Wellbutrin 150 Night meds Temazepam 30 mg or lorazepam Hasn't helped yet. From sunny California! |
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Jan 05, 2016, 04:21 PM
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Thx for your response maxi!
Bipolar rn nurse I know you have direct experience with this obviously lol. I know that is a bad shift for mood and schedule that's why I worry. The opposite of that means all the crazy bosses won't be there which is good haha I'm posting in circles because I'm hitting a really confusing time in my life and my brain is swimming with how to handle it all and I don't think there is an answer
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I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning, I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing Now the old king is dead! Long live the king! One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand |
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Jan 05, 2016, 08:50 PM
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Good luck Jacky! I'm also unable to do anything but first shift these days.
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Jan 07, 2016, 05:43 AM
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Hi jacky. I'm an RN. I started rotating rosters including night duties last year for the first time. It's been horrible for me so I wish you better luck than I've had. Admittedly I really do better with routine & morning shifts are the only shifts that suit me ATM. So I'm going casual until I get my head straight. I know how hard shift work can be but I think it would be better if you had consistent not rotating shifts. Everyone is different but I'm constantly told night shifts are bad for bipolar. I don't think I'm helping the decision making haha, just sharing my thoughts.
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Jan 07, 2016, 05:50 AM
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I also thought about community nursing? The hours are more regular, like business hours much of the time where I live.
I understand not wanting to leave nursing but there is something uniquely traumatic about being responsible for patients’ lives, while being crushed under a workload so punitive it gives neither the time nor space for safe assessment of those patients.
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Jan 07, 2016, 05:59 AM
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