What do you do when your signed off from work for depression?
So for a long time I have suffered with depression but managed it rather well to the point it never effected my life at work but over the last 4 weeks its got worse and worse to the point I cant function proberly lack alot of energy and cant physically move most of the time with extreme headaches and those awful thoughts its been effecting my job I work as a checkout operator so work around customers alot but because of my depression I have felt quiet angry and frustrated at them when they need me I also find that my performance at work as dropped. I went to see my gp that could clearly see I wasnt well and needed to indeed take some off to get my self better so he recommended I take two weeks off and wrote me a fit note out for work, which I took to work, when I handed it into my manager she was shocked because she didnt know I was depressed and because 2 weeks ago I had agreed to overtime for this week so she couldnt understand why I agreed to do overtime if all im going to do is go sick for depression. I explained that I have been depressed a long time that its only just recently started getting worse. Im unsure what should I be using this time for does anyone have any ideas as to what i should be doing? I am rather scared and anxious about going back to work now because they know i have depression I have kept it well hidden for a long time now that I cant go on pretending that everything is okay when it isnt does anyone have any ideas as what I can do to feel less anxious about going back? thank you for your time...
I'd become a listener here and chat to others about their problems. It will take the focus off of you and your own emotions for a while. It also puts into perspective that you aren't three only one out there who is suffering
I'm so sorry that your depression has returned. If you have the time, do some self care. Find things you like to do, like eating your favorite snack, watching a TV show etc. When you feel up to it, you could try to logically think through what's going to happen when you go back to work. I think it will just seem scary until you do it because of the uncertainty of what's going to happen. If you would like, you can always reach out to me or any other listener for a 1:1 chat for additional support. I wish you luck on your journey and hope you feel better soon.
@Kerry1991
This break from work will help u Kerry :) try to do all the work u like such s watching tv, writing, spending time with dear ones, actually whatever u like. If u like travelling then visit some natural places. It will give u inner strength :) I wish u all the best :)
It must be difficult for you.