Anxiety & Depression
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Hi. I haven't posted for a while as like most people when everything is going ok you don't check in. Well everything was ok, too ok. I have a good job, friends & a social life. So I (stupidly) stopped my meds. Sertraline 100mg. Im back to earth with a bang! Had an op in April & suffered a few health complications which frightened the bloody life out of me then returned to work & just can't cope. I have lost all confidence. Firstly I thought it was because of my health issues, lots of different medical tests etc which has been draining. But after 7 weeks back in work my body has told me otherwise. Sickness, headaches from hell, exhaustion, no concentration & stuck in bed! I sort of knew it was anxiety again but didnt want to admit it, I've no choice now though, it beat me! Anyhow GP signed me off with Anxiety & Depression started me back on 50mg Sertraline already saying I'll be back up to 150mg within a few weeks. I hate the side effects they literally knock me out & put me to bed. I'm scared stiff about my job, I'm stressed as hell as I'll have to keep in contact with them with progress, sick notes etc & no doubt occ health. I can't contact anybody. Just wondered what are your experiences of these episodes & work? Have you managed to hold down the same job? I'm already thinking of resigning just so I dont have to contact them (can't afford too). Plus it's ones less thing to think about. How long did you have off work? People tell me to take each day as it comes but I can't stop thinking about the future. My home, family, life in general it will be so difficult if I can't work & unfair on them, especially unfair on my hubby who would be the only one earning. As you can tell im rambling, this is my 1st major relapse & its only really hit me this last week so I know it's early days but I'm scared & don't know what to do???
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Hoopz lesley20588
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You got though the sert start up before so you can do it again. Don't be too hard on yourself. At least you know what to expect. Good luck and keep posting
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husam lesley20588
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Don’t worry, its only a matter of time before you’re back to being yourself again.
Always remember, these thoughts are due to the anxiety itself, you’re not really hopeless, know what I mean?
Hang in there it’ll be fine soon
nicky_09303 lesley20588
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So am keeps my at it. Listen I know it’s easy to say bu take each day as it comes,
Let work know don’t resign just be off sick until the medications kick in. And see how u feel.
Am wishing u the best of luck hang in there u got this u can do this and you will.
Sending you a virtual hug
It’s a phase it will all be okay.
Xxxx
Guest lesley20588
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Hoopz lesley20588
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I was off work for 8 months and went back on reduced hours at first. Employers have a duty of care and should support you. Don't give up your job because you will be well again soon.
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lesley20588
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Kate32457 lesley20588
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I can totally relate to what you’re going through. I have been off work for 5 1/2 weeks now and being off stresses me out. What you have to try and remember is that you are not well at the moment, if you broke your leg you would be off work until you could return, this is no different. Your anxiety has come back with a bang so you are scared right now, but once the meds kick in you will get back to yourself and you would likely regret resigning. Take the time you need off work to get back to yourself. The most important thing is to take care of yourself, work is work but your mental health is everything. Take time to recover and don’t put pressure on yourself to go back to work too soon. You will get there x
Guest lesley20588
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Hi Lesley....just wanted to say that your operation etc is the reason for your relapse. Look at the POST OPERATION DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY sites. My depression resurfaced after knee replacement surgery and all the painkillers I was given,I.e pregabalin and tramadol and I was already on 150mg sertraline. I don't know the seriousness of your illnesses etc but it all takes its toll, you need time to adjust, I did anyway....