Typesetter,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear of your struggles. If you are in the US, you could have some protections from firing and such when you are sick or injured. FMLA may offer you some protection.

I suggest you contact your county health and welfare and see if they can offer some help. Again, the 9 to 5 issue can be a struggle. But, you need to find local help. Getting fired again will make you look unemployable.

If you are in a state with a state disability program, that can help you if you need to take time off. California State Disability office has a good program. Some other states do too.

Where do you live and work ? Maybe we can find some local resources for you.