Is LVN licensure possible (or probable) for an unmedicated schizoaffective?

U.S.A. California

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I'm trying to figure out a training program that will suit me, and my doctor actually recommended I go to LVN school, saying the stress factor shouldn't be too important in an office job like at his practice.

I still have to figure out whether this is something I truly want to pursue, but I should know if it is a waste of my time due to my disability and my lack of interest in regular medication.

I have troubles with focus due to voices and anxiety that comes from living with them. I probably need to work at a mostly slower pace.

From what I understand of the duties for those who work in clinics and private offices, it doesn't seem like it would be too aggravating. I am fine one on one mostly. My doctor made it so like most of the day's work was done on the computer.

I would probably avoid hospitals simply due to the fact they seem more hectic and stressful.

But again, will there be a point at all in trying to become an LVN? Is there a good chance that the psychological report will take into consideration my whole lifestyle and management system, or will they just throw me to the wolves once they see I don't take any continuous medication? (I say continuous because I don't so much have a problem with meds on an as needed basis, meant to be taken sporificely in extreme circumstances.)

Also I want to note I was on medication for four years. It never made a difference. My psychiatrist said herself I was running out of options. Why poison my body with something that doesn't work? If it makes me an unreasonable threat in this job so be it, I'll find a different career path.

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