Posted by Ted on October 28, 2000, at 17:13:16
In reply to Has anyone ever felt like this?, posted by dari on October 28, 2000, at 12:32:01
Dari,
> Before I stopped drinking almost three years
> ago (and before all of the diagnoses that I've
> received since) I could do it all, too. I
> can't any more...Before I fell apart and was hospitalized with bipolar disorder last year, I could handle 2 jobs, with all their responsibilities (both were professional occupations). I prided myself with a great memory and excellent organizational skill. I received many bonuses at work for excellence. I took no drugs nor did I abuse any (including alcohol).
Now, I feel lucky to find my way to work in the morning. I just can't seem to get my act together for anything at home. At work, I am just OK and I don't expect much (if any) bonus this year. I seem to forget *everything*. Paperwork, like financial stuff, taxes, forms for various things, etc., now get me so stressed I wonder if it is a panic attack. I used to be able to do all that so quickly & effortlessly.
Your changes are, I think, normal keeping the circumstances in mind. I could blame my meds, but I think they are responsible for just keeping me functional -- without them I wouldn't be here.
Good luck and keep on trying. That's all I do....
Ted
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