Need your advice, please?

Question

I suffered an attack of psychosis for a period of about 8 months and was diagnosed by a psychiatrist last November after I had a mental breakdown due to workplace stress. They prescribed medications which I take and gave me some counselling. At the same time I lost my job through redundancy. On medication I was able to get another job, however I didnt tell them that I was taking medication for a mental illness. My father died in May and I was under stress again, some of the side effects of the medication were memory loss, sleeplessness and lack of concentration and this began to affect my job performance. I had a performance review and it was told to me that I should buck up my ideas, so I began looking for another job. Meanwhile my siblings want to sell my fathers house so that they can get money and so Im having to deal with that too. I was able to find another job which I will take up in October, however my memory and concentration is still bad. Is there any advice that you can give me as to what to do next? I have been to the doctor and he reduced my medication to see if that would help but it hasnt.

Answer 1

I suggest you see a doctor to tailor your medications until you can remember properly and concentrate on your new job.

Answer 2

Sounds like you have had it rough, and I understand that.

Sorry to hear about it all.

It really sounds to me like you need time for yourself. You might be looking for another job but sounds to me you need to chill out. This whole finding a job craze is making you stressed. And especially alongside with all the other things that you have gone through. Why not go somewhere you want to go, escape for a bit! You really need time to clear your mind. And make sure you are eating the right foods, and getting enough exercise, because believe it or not, sometimes that can help out.

I really hope things get better for you and good luck!