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Posted by zonked on September 30, 2011, at 12:16:07
I don't feel that great today..
Wednesday, I scored a job interview, and aced it; pending a background check. There are caveats though, I might fail the BG check because of some non-misdemeanor things I did when I wasn't well; all have been appeared for, reduced to infractions or dismissed.
Also, if I get this job, I'll have to commute on two metro systems, 1.5hrs each way. I am not a morning person...
So yesterday morning, I had all this weighing in on me and instead of taking my meds I barely got out of bed. It wasn't like I deliberately decided to not take them... I just buried my head in the sand, I think.
Bad. I slept off and on all day and all night. This morning I took them but it will take my body a bit to readjust to how I was feeling... and consider how my life might change. Can I handle leaving at 6:30ish and returning home around 7pm?
My dad thinks I can. I don't think I can stop the "what if" thinking, the best I can do is ride it through until I know definite answers.
I am pretty sure I didn't destroy my response even though I didn't take a single med yesterday.
-z
Posted by B2chica on September 30, 2011, at 12:42:53
In reply to Ever skip a day of a regime that was working?, posted by zonked on September 30, 2011, at 12:16:07
depending what meds. you may have noticed a difference that day and maybe even the next i'd say 2-3 days should be fine.
about the job. my view is take it and THEN see.
try it out, dont make any assumptions before. that is fear and anxiety talking. if you get offered the job, take it. if things are not working, you can always use the excuse that the commute is just too much. which i would think most people would agree it can be tough.
but for you, taking the metro would be good. take up projects, reading you can get a LOT done while someone else is doing the driving!Best wishes and Good luck.
b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on September 30, 2011, at 12:57:29
In reply to Re: Ever skip a day of a regime that was working?, posted by B2chica on September 30, 2011, at 12:42:53
To me the anticipation of the interview wipes you out hence sleeping yesterday. You kind of also were are are still sleeping on what you now know and agree with B2chica the what ifs are what I've always done too. I differ only in that inside deep inside I've always known what I can and can't do. Wait to see if the job comes through. Then weight all the pros and cons and sleep on it so to speak again and make your decision and if doesn't work out then is there a possibility the hours could be staggered as so many companies now stagger workers hours due to traffic etc. In other words maybe could start a bit later. Lots of stuff to think about is overwhelming to me. Phillipa
Posted by zonked on September 30, 2011, at 14:08:11
In reply to Re: Ever skip a day of a regime that was working?, posted by B2chica on September 30, 2011, at 12:42:53
> depending what meds. you may have noticed a difference that day and maybe even the next i'd say 2-3 days should be fine.
>
> about the job. my view is take it and THEN see.
> try it out, dont make any assumptions before. that is fear and anxiety talking. if you get offered the job, take it. if things are not working, you can always use the excuse that the commute is just too much. which i would think most people would agree it can be tough.
> but for you, taking the metro would be good. take up projects, reading you can get a LOT done while someone else is doing the driving!
>
> Best wishes and Good luck.
> b2c.Thanks. I forgot to mention I didn't eat or drink anything, including water. Bad. Today's not been much different, I have $8 to last until I see my Dad at around 10-11am tomorrow and am trying to save $4 of it for a drug copay. My well-fought for testosterone on my new plan.
Today's just one of those off days for me, waiting to hear about the background screen results, pondering things... being broke...
I save my aluminum cans, and boy do I have a giant garbage bag full of them. I've tried to look online but I have no idea where to turn them in for cash. I'd have to ask a homeless person I guess.
Hopefully these days will be over for me soon, but I hope not replaced by stress I can't handle. I should be okay tomorrow, I have an appointment to meet my Dad to borrow some cash until I get paid, and will eat really healthy. :-)
-z
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