I am a new RN who has been looking for a job for a long time. I have had a dead spell where I got no interviews, but now am getting several calls for interviews. While interviews themselves are stressful (as everyone knows!), my concern lies with my prescribed medications for anxiety and depression. I know that many nurses suffer with these problems, but I take atypical medications for my issues because I have adverse reactions to SSRI's. I take Wellbutrin, Lamcital, and Neurontin. This combination has kept me stable for years.
Now I am concerned about a health examination and having to reveal this drug combination because I worry that people may think I am seriously mentally impaired. I am not! I graduated cum laude and was a participant in an honor society. I have great reviews from my mentors.
I can't get this worry out of my mind. I feel like if I took Prozac or another SSRI the concern wouldn't be as bad. I feel more "normal" than so many people I talk to. I have friends who got in taking Adderall or Ritalin, but is treatment for depression more of a stigma than ADHD treatment?
How can I ease my mind about this? I have worked very hard in nursing school and don't want to be disqualified for jobs due to what medications I take. Thanks all!