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Posted by Carolyn on February 19, 2000, at 20:54:46
Monday I go to the pdoc to get a letter for short term disability leave from work. I'm wondering if this is a really good idea. Well, of course I'm wondering now...it's Saturday, and I didn't have to go to work!
I feel I do need to be away from it awhile, because of my terrible mood swings and irritability, and difficulty performing...I can do it, but it takes a lot out of me. I am trying to plan what to do at home so as not to just sit around and cry all day. I do plan to walk outdoors, make a list of chores for myself. Anybody have any input on this? I'm only talking short term disability (hopefully!) til I can find a new mix of meds that work.
Posted by Noa on February 19, 2000, at 23:08:33
In reply to Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Carolyn on February 19, 2000, at 20:54:46
Have you thought about a day treatment program?
Posted by Cass on February 21, 2000, at 18:07:06
In reply to Re: Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Noa on February 19, 2000, at 23:08:33
You are obviously already doing some research on you illness, but you have the opportunity to do a lot more. Message boards are great. Every once in awhile you can find knowledgeable, kind people in chat rooms, too. You could also join a book club. If you have a garden, planting and tending plants is therapeutic. Good luck!
Posted by Carolyn on February 21, 2000, at 19:57:13
In reply to Re: Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Cass on February 21, 2000, at 18:07:06
> You are obviously already doing some research on you illness, but you have the opportunity to do a lot more. Message boards are great. Every once in awhile you can find knowledgeable, kind people in chat rooms, too. You could also join a book club. If you have a garden, planting and tending plants is therapeutic. Good luck!
>Thanks, Cass. I do like to read...and can do that as long as the book is really engrossing. My leave started today. I also help to feed a patient at a nursing home twice a week at lunchtime and plan to continue doing that, even though it involved driving 25 miles (I do lunch near where I work). Anyway, I'm sure this was the right decision, as I feel better already with the pressure of work off. I also saw a new doctor, mine being on vacation, and I liked her a lot...maybe I'll switch permanently, but must consider this carefully as I have had the same doctor for 11 years and he is very good. I just felt more comfortable talking with a woman. She also took me off Prozac and started Wellbutrin, which I am now taking in combination with Luvox andKlonipin. I feel much more hopeful today!
Posted by Janice on February 21, 2000, at 20:57:27
In reply to Re: Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Carolyn on February 21, 2000, at 19:57:13
hi Carolyn,
Glad to hear you're doing well. I wasn't sure what you were concerned about, structureless days, more depression, getting fired, not wanting to go back to work?
I'd go with the doctor you feel comfortable talking with. take care, Janice
Posted by AMenz on May 30, 2001, at 14:09:51
In reply to Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Carolyn on February 19, 2000, at 20:54:46
Try taking a course. EVen a self taught one. I'm doing terracotta sculpture and also learning about trading in the stock market. Think of the hobby or activity you would have spent time doing if you didn't have to work. Do that one.
However, I must confess, after two years these interests have proved thin. They do not provide for interaction with other people as regularly as work does. But for a short term leave (we hope that's all it will be) these ideas might be helpful.
> Monday I go to the pdoc to get a letter for short term disability leave from work. I'm wondering if this is a really good idea. Well, of course I'm wondering now...it's Saturday, and I didn't have to go to work!
> I feel I do need to be away from it awhile, because of my terrible mood swings and irritability, and difficulty performing...I can do it, but it takes a lot out of me. I am trying to plan what to do at home so as not to just sit around and cry all day. I do plan to walk outdoors, make a list of chores for myself. Anybody have any input on this? I'm only talking short term disability (hopefully!) til I can find a new mix of meds that work.
Posted by sl on May 30, 2001, at 17:22:34
In reply to Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Carolyn on February 19, 2000, at 20:54:46
Volunteer. :)
That'll get you out in the world again, but without the stress of a regular job.sl
> Monday I go to the pdoc to get a letter for short term disability leave from work. I'm wondering if this is a really good idea. Well, of course I'm wondering now...it's Saturday, and I didn't have to go to work!
> I feel I do need to be away from it awhile, because of my terrible mood swings and irritability, and difficulty performing...I can do it, but it takes a lot out of me. I am trying to plan what to do at home so as not to just sit around and cry all day. I do plan to walk outdoors, make a list of chores for myself. Anybody have any input on this? I'm only talking short term disability (hopefully!) til I can find a new mix of meds that work.
Posted by Anna Laura on June 4, 2001, at 12:12:46
In reply to Disability Leave what to do at home????, posted by Carolyn on February 19, 2000, at 20:54:46
> Monday I go to the pdoc to get a letter for short term disability leave from work. I'm wondering if this is a really good idea. Well, of course I'm wondering now...it's Saturday, and I didn't have to go to work!
> I feel I do need to be away from it awhile, because of my terrible mood swings and irritability, and difficulty performing...I can do it, but it takes a lot out of me. I am trying to plan what to do at home so as not to just sit around and cry all day. I do plan to walk outdoors, make a list of chores for myself. Anybody have any input on this? I'm only talking short term disability (hopefully!) til I can find a new mix of meds that work.Hi Carolyn,
I don't know about your personal interests, but screen-printing had done wonders for me: it kept me busy enough to feel peaceful; sometimes it actually cheered me up. Batik tecnique (painting on clothes and fabrics) is pretty interesting/involving also.
I used (and i still do, when i've got time) to screen-print on T-shirts: i eventually sold some of them : it was really gratifying and pleasant.Anna Laura
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