What is the ruling on taking medication for mental illness during fasting in order to be able to express oneself in an important interview?
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This person is not permitted to break their fast, because fasting does not cause them hardship, and they can take the medicine at night. Conducting an interview is not a reason to allow breaking the fast.
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