Things Are Really Moving Forward - But It Feels Strange

[darrenS]

I recently made a decision to get a job, prior to this i felt incapable of working and the thought of being near people made me feel i wasn't ready. I decided to forge ahead regardless, but what feels strange is lately i seem to be able to keep things under control. I have had brief emotional flashbacks but have been able to manage them and actually change the thinking behind them. I have been for interviews and am having a 3rd interview for a very good job i applied for, im hanging in there but also being realistic, i have plan b at the ready. I actually started a general laboring job this week just to get out of the house and its a low stress job , so its sort of enjoyable. Ive have really enjoyed being around people and have a great time, and although have had a few internal periods of malestrom its been good. What scares me is not knowing if , when and how my symptoms may reappear if they choose to, has anyone else here experience periods of stability and normality ?

 

[littlelostchild]

I went back to work after 2 years on leave and now that I have tools to cope, I am doing pretty well. I am still seeing my t and I had to fine tune my strategies at the start - I am a school principal - but now things are progressing well. I would say that things have stabilized. I also realize that maintaining 'stable' requires working my strategies and monitoring myself for skewed perceptions. I do require my down time at home to rest up from the day. I am hoping that over time I will need less of this.

I wish you the best as you return to work. I know exactly how you are feeling - been there and pushed through when the time was right. You will be able to do it if your timing is right, Darren. :)