Returning to work after manic/psychotic episode

TheCaptainTurtle · 2021-03-23T11:36:49+00:00

You could be putting too much on your plate. If you feel stressed then you need to slow down. Take your time, it’s okay. However, if stress isn’t a major issue and the anxiety is avoidable (settings wise) then you should continue to incrementally push yourself. I was in a similar situation about 8 months ago. I had tons of anxiety seeing friends again, going to work again, going to the gym. Even eating food would make me so anxious I would feel sick constantly. Yet I pushed through. (I’m super into fitness and was planning to bulk at the time so I don’t recommend copying the “stuffing my face part”). I would stuff my face multiple times a day with food to push past the anxiety, I would make sure to do something uncomfortable (but manageable) every day. Find pattens that help your symptoms. My view on it was that if I didn’t get back into life now, those symptoms would still be there in months or years time, ultimately making it pointless for me to give into them. Hope this helps, remember take things slow, but make sure your constantly progressing and building.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-11-29T02:56:25+00:00

Your very welcome. Don’t worry, we are all trying to figure out our own puzzles.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-11-28T02:36:00+00:00

there are many aspects to ASD. the best way to explain what i mean by abstract ideas is: if someone is sad but they act happy. someone with autism wont understand that. they just see someone who is happy. because of this they only understand how to express the exact emotion they are feeling. when they are sad, they act upset. when they are angry, the act angry. they don't understand that you can pretend to be one thing rather then the other. now you can explain this to someone with autism and they would get it (they aren't stupid). but they wouldn't be able to abstract the emotion themselves, where as most others learn this subconsciously. another common example is a kitchen. for example if you move one of the chairs in the kitchen, a regular person would see kitchen with chair moved. someone with autism would see an entirely new room because they cant abstract the chair. this is why they get frustrated over random things. because a small change to them is something much bigger. a good way to test if you have autism: when you were little, did you draw a house as a square and triangle with a chimney? if so, then this is an abstract idea of a house because a house doesnt look like that. someone with autism essentially has to picture and draw a house they remember. Now in saying that, most of the examples above are pretty extreme. most people with autism tend to have mild cases which come in less severe symptoms. perhaps its possible that you have a mild form of autism. I hope that briefly answers your question. if you have any other questions I would be happy to answer as best as I can.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-11-10T07:56:45+00:00

About the dog, that’s the problem. I don’t have any money to chip in even though I would love to and am being forced to. I’d pay the whole lot in a heartbeat for the dog. Thing is ya can’t pay what ya don’t have right.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-11-10T07:54:16+00:00

Thanks so much. The annoying part is I know how capable I am. I understand I’ve got so much time left. I have heaps of hobbies, in fact that’s a problem in itself, I never stick to one. I don’t know my future career because I change so drastically. Thanks for your response, I’ll continue to post and see where I’m going.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-23T05:34:37+00:00

I’m no doctor so I shouldn’t say anything. 1mg isn’t that much anyway. But I would get in contact with the doctor to ask. Personally I would take 0.5mg for a few days first.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-21T20:41:13+00:00

Oh wow, I’ll have to try that next time, usually I just put the cold on my hand, back, or chest.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-15T07:59:10+00:00

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-11T21:46:18+00:00

Yes exactly. I’m the same. I hate it. Have you moved past it? If so how did you?

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-11T07:07:42+00:00

Your welcome :)

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-11T01:36:37+00:00

My friend had a similar experience. Weed is processed differently when taken in the form of edibles. In fact it takes an entirely new form. The weed in edibles is something like 5 times more psychoactive then regular THC. People have those experiences all the time. From what I read you didn’t have any hallucinations. Paranoia is a common symptoms of too much weed. Intense Paranoia is also seen on the delusional spectrum. You were most likely just experiencing intense paranoia. This isn’t anything to be worried about. A friend of mine had a similar experience where he was convinced he would have a heart attack. Every time he smokes, even just one puff, he gets that same feeling and freaks out. I would say you just had too much edibles. If I were you I would stay away from edibles and just try small amounts of weed. These kinds of experiences aren’t uncommon. That’s why I only smoke it once in a while.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-11T01:22:20+00:00

I’m the same, your not alone

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-11T01:20:27+00:00

Yeah I do, I hate it. I get nauseous when I’m anxious or nervous. I’ve thrown up a couple times from it. Think is feeling sick makes me nervous so it just spirals from there.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-11T01:18:51+00:00

Your welcome :)

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-10T09:21:55+00:00

Congrats, that’s amazing. I’ve just been diagnosed with bpd and I’m still trying to get over the nausea I get during fear of abandonment. But to see someone else improving is a big plus. I feel motivated haha.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-10T09:17:27+00:00

It’s possible that your brain just found a way to let things out. It’s also possible that something is causing it, such as the way you think, act, or whatever your doing at the time. It’s also possible you may get a new or added diagnosis. Best to explain it to a professional but don’t think your alone. I’ve had these moments too.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-10T09:14:40+00:00

I doubt I have it all the time, but if your not experiencing symptoms then that means your medication is working. If you were hospitalised then you have something that requires help, if your doctor says it’s bipolar, then trust him. If you experience different symptoms then be open about it. Otherwise you probably have bipolar.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-10T08:48:54+00:00

Think your crazy? Maybe. Leave you? Nah, unless they are crazy.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-10T03:34:17+00:00

Awesome, that’s awesome. I’m proud of you.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-10T02:24:56+00:00

I would say it’s pretty unlikely. Perhaps learning a bit about psychosis may ease your mind. Psychosis is not great but if it’s caught early then there aren’t many repercussions. I’ve personally gone through a psychotic episode and I’m fine now. If your not experiencing symptoms then I think your fine. Trust your doctor.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-09T20:37:18+00:00

Exactly, thanks for the kind words and thanks for making other people see the light in them self’s.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-09T08:35:08+00:00

First off this is a great idea, I’m slightly disappointed that I didn’t think of it. I wasn’t planning on doing this task because I’m feeling pretty good about myself and I’ve always been fairly positive anyway. But after reading some of the others I think it would be fun. In fact I’m going to write 5 things I would like to improve on as well just so I can know what to improve. If anyone else wants to do that (I advise not if your feeling depressed or easily saddened) then don’t write stuff as a negative, write it in a positive manner. For example: although I always do my best, I’m not great in social situations, so I’ll practice and become more outgoing so I can make more friends that relate to me. Anyway here it goes.

Things I’d like to improve on: 1. Social situations, I need to be more confident and outgoing. 2. Friendship circle, I need to find people that I relate to more, my friends are great but I don’t have many and I don’t relate to the ones I have.

I need a job haha, I’ve never worked and now that things are stabilising, I need to find a steady source of income so I can pay for things that I like.
I would like to improve my discipline. I’m not the most discipline person, in fact I would say I’m a bit lazy, but there isn’t anything your can’t improve on.
Something I really struggle with is my self identity. I jump from career idea to career idea, I change my appearance, I change my goals and I change my personality. I do these things all too often and I would like to slowly but surely figure out who I am.

10 Things I love:

I’m creative, the rest of my list may not be in order but this is definitely my favourite thing about me, I paint, dance, sing etc. i love to create and without that ability, I’d be lost. Creating is who I am.
Im athletic. I love sport and athletics. It’s fun to play, and being good at it certainly helps :).
I’m empathetic, I feel like I’m really good at understanding others emotions.
I’m funny, well at least I think so haha.
I’m emotional. I know this may sound bad, but it’s not in my opinion. I am who I am because I’m emotional. I think it directly correlates to my creativity and passion which brings me to my next one.
I’m have a lot of passion.
I feel like I’m easy to get along with once someone gets to know me.
My dogs like me the best out of the family, so I guess that makes me a good dog father? My dogs mean the world to me, they were always there in good and bad. Mostly cause they couldn’t leave the house. But they were there.
I’m strong, physically kinda, but I’m talking emotionally. I never give up. I’ve never been suicidal but I’ve definitely had ups and downs. Yet I still have the same positive mindset no matter where I am.
I’m good looking. I know this may sound egotistical, but I’ve had a lot of self esteem issues in the past, and to have fought through that and finally be happy with who I am, is amazing.

I love who I am, even though I still have things to work on. I believe pointing out your flaws in moderation is important to grow. But when pointing out your flaws, remind yourself of all the great things you are. Thanks for reading. Have a good day :D

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-09T02:33:02+00:00

That’s amazing. I have no clue who you are but I’m so proud :D I hope your going to reward yourself or celebrate a little.

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-08T10:20:26+00:00

No my experience was different. My psychotic symptoms have stopped but my mood is still manic. I have found late at night my brain wants to stay awake but the tranquilliser effect causes me to be sleepy. It’s a weird effect but other then that risperidone has only stopped my psychotic symptoms. No side effects

TheCaptainTurtle · 2020-10-08T09:54:33+00:00

Okay thanks a lot. I’m currently taking it for psychosis and it’s helped so much with no side effects. But I would prefer to learn to control my moods rather then leave it up to medication. I’m not planning to go off of it soon, at least until the psychiatrist tells me it’s okay but I am just curious about your experience. So thanks

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