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Hi I've been signed off work by the doctor, pretty much at his insistance although I didn't put much up of a fight at my appointment as I am so tired and defeated. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in September and initially refused medication but am now taking. I am self employed running my own company and was therefore wondering if anyone else has had a sick note for depression whilst self employed and if anyone knows if there is any finacnial help? One of the reasons I resisted being signed off initially was because part of the reasons for my anxiety is financial worries as my husband was off sick for nearly 5 months this year.
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lorraine52317 ssk1
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you will qualify for contribution based employment sickness benefit if in the UK. They will ask for sick certs for the first six weeks.
Sorry you having a bad time of it and really wish you a speedy recovery.
Lorraine xx
gwen1953 ssk1
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You don't say what caused your depression and anxiety. Why was your husband off work for nearly 5 months. Finally, what do you do on a self employed basis annd what medication did your GP give you?
ssk1 gwen1953
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I run my own language and music school so as well as teaching I do most of the admin side too. I also do a lot of travelling which is when I am suffering panic attacks the most especially flying. I'm taking sertraline (150mg) and dizapam for the anxiety.
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