Returning to work

[Browny71]

Hello group,

I just wanted to check in- after almost 3 months off for anxiety and depression i asked the Dr to give me a return to work notice, since I have been stabilized on my medications all this time i was struggling with Depression very badly. I am due to go back to work this Monday and now i'm having some anxiety about it, What do I tell my coworkers, I know I don't have to disclose my medical history but some of them are very good coworkers. I am also worried that I will not be totally okay which i'm not 100%, and I've never been. but today at least i can concentrate and carry on a conversation. Wish me luck on my first day back...

[Agora1]

I do wish you luck Browny71 in going back to work Monday.

Of course, what you tell your coworkers is up to you. Just remember that

what you tell them is important as to not wanting to be reminded every minute

with "Are you okay?" Leave the heavy baggage behind you and walk in on

Monday with a smile and hope, that You've Got This and It's Nice to be Back

in the groove of Life. xx

[Agora1]

Perfect xx

[IncognitoC]

good luck

[Browny71]

Thanks I will use that line. I just spoke to my boss on the phone she said we missed you. And I said I really needed that time off. Glad to come back. She was happy.

[Jesse-Louise]

Wishing you a good day .

[WastedDays]

I'm struggling with the same issues. I've been off work for about 4 months with depression, anxiety and a medication rollercoaster. I am starting back soon, but will be working remote for now. For dealing with questions about my absence, I plan to say something like, "I've had to take some time for myself to deal with some health issues, but I'm finally getting better and thanks for asking". My therapist recommended ending with "thanks for asking" if I'm feeling like not elaborating anymore, since it may signal to move on to a different topic of conversation. I can relate to how your feeling right now and good luck to you.

[Browny71 in reply to WastedDays]

Thanks sorry for late reply.

[Browny71 in reply to WastedDays]

hi wasted days. I started to feel crappy again. I only had 2 weeks of feeling better but this past weekend I felt anxious and depressed again. Today I’m sitting at home crying feeling horrible sadness. And don’t see myself goin my back to work like this tomorrow. I’m sure that work will be okay as long as I have a medical excuse. But gosh it’s exhausting. Thanks for your reply and yeah I want this to be a faster recovery but the first time took me a couple of years to be under control. 💛