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Any advice on dealing with fatigue/depression and the workplace following Crohn's diagnosis?

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penelope8817
penelope8817

Hi everyone,

Over the last year and since my diagnosis last August I've struggled TERRIBLY with fatigue. I'm due to start b12 injections next week so hoping this will improve, but I'm struggling badly at work. Has anyone had any experience of this? I think because you look well on the outside its so hard to demonstrate how terrible you're feeling.

I've also been on anti-depressants since my diagnosis as I'm struggling to cope with stress at work. I'm desperate to leave my job but don't have the money to retrain. Has anyone else felt like this?

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    Camino penelope8817

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    Hi Penelope,

    My partner struggles with terrible fatigue, he's retired, but there is no way he could work. You will see from my other posts my frustration with services but you really should be referred for counselling to help you work out the way forward and, have support with what you are going through. You could ask your GP or Crohns consultant for a referral. I appreciate in an ideal world counselling would be available but is not always easily accessed within the NHS. You can self refer to Well-being services.

    Take care.

    Camino x

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