After 10 years of not coping with bipolar stress, 5 years of just getting by, 2 years of sleep/exhaustion issues, and 6 months of poor work performance, I got fired.
I couldn't be happier. I am in the process of applying for disability, in order to make ends meet, but in the mean time I have my payout. Financially of course it wont be half my salary, but I won't starve.
It's only been 3 weeks, but already I feel far more relaxed. I can get up a little later, I can get stuff done for an hour or so, have a rest, do more stuff, etc, at my own pace. If I forget to do things, it doesn't matter - I can pick it up again later. If I don't have an answer instantly, it's okay - I can have time to think. Nobody is making impossible demands of me. I am not fighting against people's ignorance and insensitivity.
Taking things at my own pace is wonderful. I feel more human again. I'd like to take up oil-painting again - something I excelled at in my youth, but dropped in favour of a "proper" job.
Ah, to feel well enough to be creative. Praise the Lord!
I couldn't be happier. I am in the process of applying for disability, in order to make ends meet, but in the mean time I have my payout. Financially of course it wont be half my salary, but I won't starve.
It's only been 3 weeks, but already I feel far more relaxed. I can get up a little later, I can get stuff done for an hour or so, have a rest, do more stuff, etc, at my own pace. If I forget to do things, it doesn't matter - I can pick it up again later. If I don't have an answer instantly, it's okay - I can have time to think. Nobody is making impossible demands of me. I am not fighting against people's ignorance and insensitivity.
Taking things at my own pace is wonderful. I feel more human again. I'd like to take up oil-painting again - something I excelled at in my youth, but dropped in favour of a "proper" job.
Ah, to feel well enough to be creative. Praise the Lord!
