What does “doing well” mean for you? Because I was technically keeping up and completing my tasks at work (no complaints from management, standard raises, generally well liked, etc) but it was a constant struggle and I’d been burnt out for like a year while only being 2 years into the job.
I had 0 motivation or energy to maintain my life outside of work, I’d just go home and play video games until I went to bed, usually an hour or 2 later than I should have. My living space was a disaster (it’s still a mess but I’ve slowly been improving it since meds started last year, I donated 4 garbage bags full of old clothes this weekend!) and I simply couldn’t bring myself to do anything about it because I was stuck figuring out how to start and massively overwhelmed by it.
Now, about a year on meds, I’m able to be more proactive instead of mostly reactive at work. I’m slowly reorganizing both my living space at home and my office ar work (there’s a lot to go through!). I’m getting into more creative hobbies again like 3d printing using my almost 3 years neglected printer (and designing my own models to print!) and some small electronics projects!
Basically, if everything is a struggle to get through, even if you’re technically doing what you need to be, your psych should be receptive to trying meds. If they’re not, finding someone else who will take your struggles and concerns seriously is probably a good idea!
What does “doing well” mean for you? Because I was technically keeping up and completing my tasks at work (no complaints from management, standard raises, generally well liked, etc) but it was a constant struggle and I’d been burnt out for like a year while only being 2 years into the job.
I had 0 motivation or energy to maintain my life outside of work, I’d just go home and play video games until I went to bed, usually an hour or 2 later than I should have. My living space was a disaster (it’s still a mess but I’ve slowly been improving it since meds started last year, I donated 4 garbage bags full of old clothes this weekend!) and I simply couldn’t bring myself to do anything about it because I was stuck figuring out how to start and massively overwhelmed by it.
Now, about a year on meds, I’m able to be more proactive instead of mostly reactive at work. I’m slowly reorganizing both my living space at home and my office ar work (there’s a lot to go through!). I’m getting into more creative hobbies again like 3d printing using my almost 3 years neglected printer (and designing my own models to print!) and some small electronics projects!
Basically, if everything is a struggle to get through, even if you’re technically doing what you need to be, your psych should be receptive to trying meds. If they’re not, finding someone else who will take your struggles and concerns seriously is probably a good idea!