hi gosh that's quite intense therapy don't worry to much about not opening up as much as others.what you learned from them is just as important and you could draw on that to help you.dont worry about work if you were sick then you were sick as long as you were covered for that period of time.have you planned to keep in touch with anyone that could be a good idea for you.i know its not the same but you have us as well.take care you done amazing seeing it through that deserves a pat on the back.

Could you tell them at work you were helping a sick relative?

That is intense, but it sounds as if it was helpful for you...I'm just sorry that you didn't get the time to explore all of the areas where you are experiencing more stress that needs to be depressurized...is there an out-program/any outreach that you could attend--even online--so that you are still getting supportive feedback? You could always attend outside of work hours...maybe someplace nearby has a support telephone line? Can you speak to your therapist/director about further contacts?

If you can't depend upon family and friends, you always have us, here...we want to help each other!

Let us know what you find out!

It sounds like some continued 1 on 1 out patient counseling would be helpful.

I understand it is very hard to go back to work. I have finally reached a point where it is time to go back to work. It is scary but I know I can do it because I did it before. I wouldn't worry about what to tell people at work? Have you considered getting back in contact with your family? Sometimes family will support you. If not family, perhaps there is a weekly support group near you.

As someone who is your kindred spirit in the search for a degree of normalcy and acceptance I wish you health and happiness in a difficult journey