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It's been a long time. Sorry guys. Thanks to everyone who has written & sent hugs, etc. I'm at work so I'm going to make it quick..
Chantix was working, BUT it either interfered with my bipolar meds, or else it's just not a good idea for someone who has bipolar period.. I have been getting very little sleep if at all, for the last 2 weeks. I stopped taking it a week and a half ago, and STILL am having problems. Last night I didn't sleep a wink. This has resulted in a short relapse into a manic state for me (with some psychosis- GRRRRREAT.) I have an appointment with my doc this afternoon. Needless to say, guess what I started doing again? :::sigh:::
Also, I missed 2 days of work last week because of all this. Having lost all that sleep, I konked out straight for 2 days. I talked to my 2 bosses first thing this morning to let them know what's going on, (I've been at this company for 8 years, they are aware of my bipolar, I haven't had a problem with it for 5-6 years), and the "black hat" boss gave me a problem about it. Saying it was "unreliable" of me. That if I'm going to be "unreliable" by missing work, then I should find someone else to do my job. I reminded him that I only took 1 week of vacation last year, while I was entitled to three. That didn't go over well. He was just a total DICK about it and I'm really pissed off. It's a total stigma thing. I hate this. I hate him. I'm looking for a new job as of today because I've had enough of his stupid ass discrimination - both about the bipolar, AND his favoritism toward men (ok, can we say, CHAUVINISM??). He's a total NARCISSISTIC ass.
I wish I... Shit. I don't even know what to wish for. It's that bad.
Chantix was working, BUT it either interfered with my bipolar meds, or else it's just not a good idea for someone who has bipolar period.. I have been getting very little sleep if at all, for the last 2 weeks. I stopped taking it a week and a half ago, and STILL am having problems. Last night I didn't sleep a wink. This has resulted in a short relapse into a manic state for me (with some psychosis- GRRRRREAT.) I have an appointment with my doc this afternoon. Needless to say, guess what I started doing again? :::sigh:::
Also, I missed 2 days of work last week because of all this. Having lost all that sleep, I konked out straight for 2 days. I talked to my 2 bosses first thing this morning to let them know what's going on, (I've been at this company for 8 years, they are aware of my bipolar, I haven't had a problem with it for 5-6 years), and the "black hat" boss gave me a problem about it. Saying it was "unreliable" of me. That if I'm going to be "unreliable" by missing work, then I should find someone else to do my job. I reminded him that I only took 1 week of vacation last year, while I was entitled to three. That didn't go over well. He was just a total DICK about it and I'm really pissed off. It's a total stigma thing. I hate this. I hate him. I'm looking for a new job as of today because I've had enough of his stupid ass discrimination - both about the bipolar, AND his favoritism toward men (ok, can we say, CHAUVINISM??). He's a total NARCISSISTIC ass.
I wish I... Shit. I don't even know what to wish for. It's that bad.
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Don't quit - let them fire you - if you can go that route - you have too much to lose - medical benefits, unemployment insurance - you also have rights under the the People w/Disability Act - - don't be so fast to quit if you can - I think in this case you have a case - pardon the pun - but a "Leave of Absence" may be the route.
With all of that said - glad your ok - once the meds are regulated - you will feel better - Lots of Love - Ree
reenee
Heck girlie with all the crap you've been through, I probably would have smoked 1000 cigarettes. It's okay, you can try again when things get better. I agree with reenee, don't quit. Let him fire you. I would file a discrimination suit against the jerk. Get yourself together and turn the tables around on him. Check out your rights. Hopefully once you have seen the doctor you can get your head on straight and take some action. Good luck! Hugs, Viv
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