Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(122,077 posts)
6. I've been on six different ones in the past decade.
Tue May 20, 2014, 12:07 AM
May 2014

Paxil, Wellbutrin and Cymbalta in the past. I stopped taking Lexapro about two years ago and was switched to Escitalopram, then to Citalopram since the cost was too much. The mania that I experienced was related to being unemployed, facing homelessness and a slew of medical issues (diabetes, chronic anemia, neuropathy, podiatry issues, shortness of breath). The imminent homelessness was what triggered my overdose though.

I'm with my brother right now, applying for SSDI but not receiving any medical treatment right now. I'm trying to apply for the jobs in the meantime but the stress definitely gets to me. The good news is that I received a call from a recruiter today and passed through the first stage. I have an interview via Skype tomorrow afternoon. I'd definitely prefer to be working again rather than be on SSDI, but I also have doubts about my ability to handle a lot of stress. It's for a 6 month contract with the possibility of being hired full-time so I'm going to make the attempt. The alternative is living with my brother until I get disability and that is another stressful situation. If I get the job though, then I can hopefully get back on my own and be reunited with my pet cat.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Drug Policy»Synthetic Drug Found in N...»Reply #6