Back on the job-hunt.

Hey Freeda...Certainly hope this job works out - I will definitely keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.

Like you, interviewing is not my best quality.  Funny though, I'm usually best one-on-one.  Must be the pressure of wanting the job so badly and not knowing if it'll come through.  It also has lots to do with the "interviewee".  Something good will happen for you soon, I can feel it.

Lithium is a very effective and "tried and true" med.  As with all meds, there are some side effects, but if you are lucky you may experience none of them. Keep us informed.

Judy

Hi Freeda, I really hope you do get this job. It's true, here in Michigan the economy is horrible, and there are no jobs!!! Sometimes I wonder if the economy will ever go back to normal!!! Let me know if you land the job, and good luck with the lithium when you start it in 2 weeks.

                                      DC.

Lithium is the first and absolute oldest med Manic-Depression.  

There are some odd side effects to be aware of (all meds have side effects to be aware of) and you'll have to drink lots of water each day but the effects tend to be dosage related and/or blood level related for most folks.

I had been on it - again - since March but have had to taper off due to upcoming surgery next week.  As soon as I'm cleared from the surgeons I'll meet with the pdoc again and well... start over again on the Lithium and other meds.

It will be totally up to you and your doc regarding whether you take it or not and as we all say "meds are different for each individual.  What works for some, won't necessarily work for others."

I am curious though as to why you are relying on a family doctor to prescribe your psychiatric meds but that's not for me to know.

I did all the agency stuff today.  Tests, resume, interview... they said I'm all good except the interviewing.  Which I already knew, but somehow it still hurt to hear it.  It was almost like they said "well, you're great on paper, but your personality.... ehh". 

But a little chocolate and a couple new books later, I am feeling better about it. The agency said they'd help coach me on interviewing before I go for the official interview at the doc's office.  (That is, if the doc's office selects me for interviewing.)  I also signed up for an "effective interviewing" workshop at the Michigan Works, which is kind of like a branch of the unemployment department.

*btw, my primary doc is prescribing, but my plan of treatment came from a psychiatrist.  There are no good psychiatrists in the area who are accepting new patients, so I work with my primary doc and a phd psychologist and just drive the 2 1/2 hrs twice a year to see the psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar.  No biggie.*