I have been off work for 6 weeks suffering from Anxiety and stress, this is due to a recent promotion that I do not feel I can do. I work within the NHS, I have felt guilty about being off and did try to go back, but it didn't work out, my manager left me in the office with a more senior manager who I did not know, and I felt really stressed and uncomfortable - locking myself out of the office, as I couldn't remember the door code, and also having to deal with a new system for which I had no training, A colleauge came into the office and found me distressed, and suggested that I go home. I was in a bit of a state - I went to the drs the next day and she has to prescribe me diazpam and antidepressants. I do not feel my managers are being very supportive, I feel isolated and out of touch with my normal work routine. I have worked for the same department for 16 years, and have never had time off before. I feel under valued and of no use to them.
hi there
been in a simular situation myself years ago
i worked long hours back when my depression began
i tried to to to work and would cry in the toilets until one day i realised that i am trying to fight an invisible illness and for what?
if you had broken your leg you would give yourself time mental health is no different
this is why there is a stigma and many people do not understand because you cannot see it on physical skin ACCEPT that you are ill and take care of yourself work can come after be kind to yourself i suggest you get a lengthy sick note from your doctor take care xx
I am so sorry you are going through this. I went through the same thing with my job.
I ended up leaving because nothing is worth our health being ruined.
maybe if you tell them how you feel they would work with you. Are you able to get your other job back there?
are you able to speak with a counselor? They can help guide you into what to do and how to handle this. You need some support right now.