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07/02/2012 05:21 PM
Lonelywi
Lonelywi
 
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With the meds to make me less manic and the antipsyh med, Lamictal I feel my mind slowing and my thought process not there. I make alot of little mistakes that are starting to get my bosses attention. I'm in a daze and seem like I'm not quite there which leads to these one on one discussions on how I'm doing and nicely telling me what I'm doing wrong.

I have been less manic and not talking alot, so much that my manager keeps asking me is everything ok, I'm not my usual self. I say fine and I'm just stay low. Most days, it's hard to even go to work and to make matters worse, I work from home so I can skip out. I don't know how much longer, I can balance this disorder and work...any suggestions?

44 yrs old with children
Chlorpromazine 50mg
Lamictal 200mg
1mg Klonopin 3x day/anxiety
Ambien CR 12.5 for sleep
Chorlopromize 50mg at night for sleep/anxiety
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07/03/2012 10:44 AM  Top
lena797
lena797
 
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I'm sorry to hear what you're going through at work now. It's very hard. I can relate to some of the things you're writing about, as I'm also on Lamictal and antypscyc med that makes me increadibly drowsy these days. Hard to focus and remain alert, making a lot of mistakes. What helps me is to remind myself that things won't be like this all the time. I've had good days and I proved myself to be competent enough. It's a battle all the time - learning to balance work and the disorder, but you've gone this far - you can make it further. Just try to focus on the getting through one day at a time keeping reminding yourself that things will change for the better. I don't know if this helps much - but know that I keep my fingers crossed for you today.

07/03/2012 12:13 PM  Top
Lonelywi
Lonelywi
 
Posts: 85
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Thanks Lena.. The forgetfulness and mistakes are what scare me. I'm glad someone can relate. It's not like I can say slow down, I'm bipolar! I just have to take one day at a time and pray that things will work out.
44 yrs old with children
Chlorpromazine 50mg
Lamictal 200mg
1mg Klonopin 3x day/anxiety
Ambien CR 12.5 for sleep
Chorlopromize 50mg at night for sleep/anxiety

07/03/2012 10:38 PM  Top
youngfilly
youngfilly
 
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I have issues with memory and concentration too. The best thing you can do is not let it get to you if that is possible. As you get used to the meds more things should balance out.

Now is a good time to practice new skills to aid in memory and concentration. When people ask me if im ok cause I am quiet I just say I am having a quiet day and they seem to be ok with that Smile Or you can say your quiet because you are working hard trying to make up for some of the mistakes you have been making?

Good luck

YF

I am not a Dr and therefore are not able to provide medical advice, the opinions I express are mine and based on my experiences and should not be taken as anything other than my opinion.

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07/04/2012 09:05 AM  Top
Lonelywi
Lonelywi
 
Posts: 85
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Thank you I will use those techniques because i need to start with coping with the real world. I tnink that a nice start and alsonshows that I'm trying! Thanks for sharing!
44 yrs old with children
Chlorpromazine 50mg
Lamictal 200mg
1mg Klonopin 3x day/anxiety
Ambien CR 12.5 for sleep
Chorlopromize 50mg at night for sleep/anxiety
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