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I was on some medication that interacted and canceled out the anti-depressants I was on, and as it was noticed, I got bad. It wasn't the Klonopin or whatever that caused it as I thought but I stopped taking both the Klonopin and the medication that canceled out the anti-depressants just in case it was both but the thing, I haven't lifted up that much.

I get a little uppity for awhile, maybe a numb-content with a little anger on the side with massive headaches to this really bad mix of I feel crazy happy energetic with this really bad, suicidal low where I could just as easily grab the remaining Klonopin and my anti depressants and down them both because I now have energy to do it. And of course, I just want to scream and roll around until my heart stops hurting and I can't talk but I don't want the cops called on me and screaming randomly outside at any time if you're an adult is a big no-no here.

I've never been a mix like this before. Are the anti-depressants canceled out for good and I have to get on something else? Or will they start working again? There's this whole factor of I don't want to go into work because I'm a mess of anxiety and happy-sad-borderline crazy and impulsive. I'm already having difficulties talking again, where my voice just stops and it's like my voice box doesn't work and I just want to lay down on the floor wherever I am and not move.
 

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I feel for you chaoticfirefly, I've been where you are now, it is not an easy place to be. Medication interacting has landed me in hospital more than once.

I was thinking couldn't you take a few weeks off, (like holidays,) until the pressure has died down a bit?
 
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How long does it last?

And I wish I could, but scheduling is three weeks out and getting time off isn't guaranteed. And because it's a chain store, holidays are non-existent. If I weren't so afraid of losing my job, I'd probably check myself into the psych ward until I felt better.
 
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Check in with your doc to get some of the questions about the meds answered. I think now that yo are off the one that cancelled out the anti-depressants, the antidepressants will kick back in. The doc could tell you what to expect. He/she might also be able to give you a note to be able to take a little time off to let things balance out. An employer generally has to hold your job if you have a doctor's not, I think. Either way, your doc should know that you feel unstable at work, so be sure to at least call if not go in.

I know that there were times when I felt I couldn't keep it together at work, in a very stressful atmosphere, but I managed, by God's grace. So remember, He's there for you to. And this is only temporary. Things will balance out.

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Criada said:
I'm sorry, sweetie.
Can you explain to your employers that you have to be in hospital for a while? You don't need to tell them what for if you don't want to, just ask whether they can keep your job open until you are better...
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I was going to, but the person who holds all the power left before I could talk to her, and I don't really trust the current front end manager.


I'll give him a call tomorrow.

Would a note from a psychiatrist work just as well?

I ended up going in, but it was really hard. The entire time I just wanted to break into tears, or just leave. I couldn't stand very well, and it was hard to keep my eyes open.

Thank you.
 
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The note from the psychiatrist might work, but I think a medical doc might work better. Also, with a psychiatrist note you'd be giving up your confidentiality in that your work management would know you deal with mental issues. That's not always the best thing. We know there is nothing wrong with having an illness, but many people don't. So think on that carefully. Are these people you can trust with that information.

You are doing great, and you will get through this. Jesus has got you, even if it doesn't feel like it.
 
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