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[Adorable1]

I had to give notice at work 3 months ago due to anxiety with depression. After working all my life hardly ever having any time off sick this was a shock to me....

I have been claiming ESA (sick pay) since. My Dr prescribes sick notes which I forward on....I was prescribed Citalopram which I have decided not to take and have informed my Dr of this.....I have just finished CBT therapy which was useful in understanding what is wrong with me...the therapist at CBT has now arranged counselling 6 sessions , to begin in 2 weeks....

I'm not ready to go back to the work place and it has taken me a long time to realise this I thought after a couple of weeks break from a stressful role and I would be back out looking for a job....I tried a couple of hours voluntary work about 3 weeks ago and went to pieces..., is it difficult to remain on sick pay over a long period of time....any advice anyone has would be appreciated.... I have not yet had an appointment with occupational health, I believe this will happen soon...

Thank you

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Hi

Well as I am not on here , I am replying as I cant stand to see no one with a reply

I don't work through anxiety & health & agree its a struggle , you do learn though & do manage , over time

From what you have put , it doesn't sound like you are ready to go back to work yet & you need your health & sanity above everything else

I have a friend who has a brilliant link , I will ask her to forward it to you , where you can on line fill it in just to check you are claiming all you can while sick (hope she still has it )

If it were me , I would limp surviving on what you get as long as it doesn't add to much to your anxiety & give yourself a little more time to get strong & well

Well done though as you have already put so much in to receiving help , feel proud

Love

whywhy

xxx

[Adorable1]

Thank you so much why why...

Hope you decide to stay with us....

I know I'm not ready to return to work yet....I did some voluntary work and went to pieces.....I'm going to do my best to stay away from the workplace for a while longer ..

Thank you again xxxxx

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Think that could be right for now

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