I feel like I can’t return to work because of my depression
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here.
I’ve been in a depressive episode for the last 2 weeks and I feel like the stress and pressure of work just makes everything worse, so I think I need some time off work to recover.
I went to work yesterday and I couldn’t handle it, I got anxious and stressed and overwhelmed and had too many negative thoughts going through my head.
I’m going to lose a lot of income by taking time off work but I need to reset and recover. I can’t to back to work like this, depressed. I work in customer service and it is impossible to put a smile on and pretend everything is okay when it’s not.
@plumBirch1398
Hi there. Sorry to hear this, you’re going through a rough time right now by the sounds of it. Are you able to see your doctor and share how you feel, it sounds like you do need a bit of time off work to recover?
Hi, I’m going to see my GP tomorrow and ask her to write a letter explaining to my work that I need time off. I’m just stressed about that because I just had 2 weeks off while I was sick with covid, and depressed. But the depression just doesn’t see to be improving, it’s actually getting worse. So I do think the best thing for me is to take time off because there is no point in working if I have poor mental health.
@plumBirch1398
Thats great to hear you’re going to the doctors. Sorry to hear you had Covid the other week as well. It sounds like with good rest you’ll begin to recover. Take it easy and sending best wishes 🌹
@RainbowRosie
@plumBirch1398 Do you have any days off during the week? Do you have a family or anyone you have to take care of? If you're solo and you have days off, you can take those days to get your mental health in check, or if you're able to afford taking some time off, I'd suggest to do so, so you can get well again! Best wishes!
