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Hi everyone I would like to open a discussion about works attitude to anxiety/depression whether its been good or badthanks xx
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Posted , 6 users are following.
Hi everyone I would like to open a discussion about works attitude to anxiety/depression whether its been good or badthanks xx
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jmcg2014
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CruiseLady
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I think there should be the same consideration given to anxiety sufferers as to any other kind of disability or illness.. Let's face it, it is a form of disability and still carries a lot of stigma. If a doctor provides a sick note to say you are not fit to work for a certain period, so be it. It is the usual problem that unless an employer or colleagues have suffered, then they do not have a clue how debilitating it is,.
There needs to be better recognition of mental health in the work place, with support given through the difficult times.
Good Luck to all!
jenny2468
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i understand ive only just started this new job and its really bad timing but i haven't been able to overcome the anxiety just yet, so ends up looking so bad on me professionally when usually its never this bad.
Dannie1989
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When i returned to work 2 weeks later i had a 'back to work' meeting and she told me if I ever needed someone to talk to or if I wasn't feeling at my best to just go and talk to her and we would sort something out and asked me to keep her updated with time i would need off for CBT.
Nothing more was said on the subject apart from her asking if I'm feeling ok from time to time, my colleagues welcomed me back with open arms and I've settled straight back in again and the very few who know why i was off have been very supportive also, asking how I'm feeling, telling me it's good to see me back and looking so well.
I couldn't ask for a better place to work or better people to work with.
So all in all my experience with work around my problems have been very positive.
Danielle x
JooneBug
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CruiseLady
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It is good news to hear that you have had such good support, It sounds as though you work in a very caring environment (by the very nature of your job), but out there in the big wide world it is not always so. Employers and colleagues can often be very dismissive of time off due to known illnesses, let alone anxiety and depression.
There can be those "snide remarks" like...well, he/she looks OK...why don't they just pull themselves together" or....he/she has everything going for him/her...why do they suffer anxiety....and so on.
Good Luck Danielle, and let's hope sufferers can all get the same support as you have. x
Dannie1989
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I am one of the lucky ones who has the support I need to help me, but I also make myself available to anyone on here that needs advice, help or just someone to chat to when they are having a bad day, I'll always be here to help anyone that asks for it because I've suffered with panic attacks for 8 years now and I think it's safe to say that I could answer anything anyone has to ask about them, and i frequently do.
This may be a little over the top, but i come on this website everyday to help multiple people, sometimes I help them with advice from my personal life or my situation and sometimes I help with kind and reassuring words when i cant give advice because I haven't been what they've been through.
The main thing is that were all here to help each other and i will fully admit I wouldn't be doing as well as i am today without the help and support of some of the people on here. This site is the only form of emotional support for some people and I'm glad its here and I'm thankful of the people on here giving their time to help others.
I think you should all take a moment to just realise what good, kind people you all are and how thankful others are to have you, even if it is only over the internet on a forum, you count to someone out there, you've helped others who desperately needed your help, you've made a difference in someone's life.
I do apologise by the way, I don't know where all that cake from and i may have gotten a little carried away, but I'm glad I've sent it out there for you all to read.
Danielle xxx
sue86025
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jenny2468
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And it's making me panic as not sure what they are going to say :s
claire75245
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jenny2468
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Done and dusted and I'll feel much better after I hope
Thank you for your support, I'll let you know how I get on,
Hope you have a good day today.
Jen.
claire75245
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jenny2468
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They were very understanding and non judgemental, but
They do want me to go back tomorrow! To discuss things more regarding wether they want to
Keep me on or not :s I do want to stay as I need money so
Hoping they just cut me down to 3 days a week as I feel that will be
More managable.
How are you going today? X
jenny2468
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claire75245
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