Work and Depression

[samantham]

I’m 29. I can’t seem to get out of my head. I’ve experienced depression for years. I’m going through an episode now and my work is suffering. I just took a week off to get myself together a bit, and I even started to feel a little more even. My first day back is tomorrow, and I’m so nervous. Why can’t I get it in my head that this is just a job and I will be fine? I feel so helpless to controlling my depression. I hate this.

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That’s exactly the problem with anxiety and depression, living in the thoughts in our head which generate all those awful body sensations. I just posted today about exercising to get out of anxiety and depression and many people are saying that exercise is key for them. I take medication but it isn’t enough so I went on a walk today and I have felt relaxed all day, generally in a better mood. I also recommend videos by Douglas Bloch on YouTube. I took leave from my job because of anxiety and depression and ended up not being well enough to go back even after 12 weeks off, but I know a lot more now than I did then.

[samantham]

I know exercise is usually the biggest factor to improving my mood. I just lack motivation. I don’t have anyone to hold me accountable. I’ll check out Douglas Bloch!

[ctmartin in reply to samantham]

I like to take exercise classes because once I go a few times, the other people in the class know me and then I feel like they would notice if I weren’t there. It helps me stay accountable.

[pink318]

Hi- How are you today?

I’m sorry you are having a hard time. While reading your post, it reminds me of my friend. She had 2 months off from work because of injury and also suffering from depression. A day before she’s going back to work she was also nervous. It was hard for her but thankfully she was able to go back and starting working again. Support group and counselling are helping her to go through everyday.

Keep on posting, we are here for you. I pray that you will be able to overcome depression and you will have better days especially at work. Take care.