I quit my job today. One of them. I had a moment. I am too old to be treated like a child.
I had a dream last night. I was late for work. I was running to work in my pajamas and my snow boots. My teeth weren't brushed. Just as i was almost there. Right at the side of the parking lot. A limo rushed in, screeched to a halt. Out jumped my dad and Peter Jennings ( a national
I tried to turn my face away so he wouldn't notice my bad breath. I went to answer. And i woke up. Sweaty.
Stewing all day today. A little moment at work. It all became clear. And i quit.
Because this is what i want to do. What i have always wanted to do. To begin this beginning i introduce "jessnashostofuva"
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Jess' national short story & fuck you valentines month!! Huzza!!
A short story a day. A fictional short story a day for thirty days. Starting tomorrow.
jessnashostofuva
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Huzza indeed!
Excited about jessnashostofuva. Odd, odd dream…..too bad about the moment. But Huzza!
Great cant wait!
February 4 – Officially off meds
February 9 – Post photograph of ankles tied up with belt (wtf?) wearing hose and pretty shoes
February 10 – Quit job
February 11 – Re-start meds–please.
debbie,
i can see how it looks that way. really, that photo should not frighten you.
quitting my job was absolutley the right thing to do for my mental health.
jess
I hope so, Jess, I really do. I lurk and worry.
I knew I could count on someone to voice concerns about mania, which is why I kept to just my Huzza. But sometimes things are just right to do. And everyone at some point in their life does something spontaneous. Can’t wait to hear the story…..but be safe my friend. Be so very safe.
Eh..think maybe you could be coming off meds too fast??
It can speed you up-a rule of thumb is generally gradually cutting down..a month for every year on meds. so, if you’re 3 years..it would be a 3 month taper. not just STOP.. That will cause brain zaps, sweats, and worse(including mania prior to having a depressive relapse)-especially with effexor.
God, you don’t want to find yourself back at the start line jess..not judging-merely voice of experience here..wouldn’t wish it on anyone.Take it slow.xx
I did cut back gradually.
I was on Cipralex. I took effexor last year. Really, i am fine. But thanks.
I wish I had some of the people who care/worry/think about you in my life..you are so so lucky!
xxx