Aaaargh help.

[agelesspixie]

So Friday I went to my doctors where he prescribed me propranolol he also suggested a sick note for 2 weeks to have a break mentally from work which I declined. I'm starting to wish I took it now. I'm due to work tonight and I really don't want to go I just feel that my head isn't right if that makes sense. I have to contact work 4 hours before if I'm not coming in. I'm dreading calling them as my nerves just make me feel on edge as I always fear what they will say after I inform them that im not coming in. Also I don't even know what to say to them as i feel if I say I'm not coming in because I'm suffering from anxiety they will say that's not a good enough reason. Please help I'm at my wits end.

[Angep Star]

Hi, you're not alone feeling that way about ringing in work!! It seems like the worst thing you can do at the time. If your doctor wanted to give you a sick note then he thinks you should have one!! Just tell them you're not well enough so won't be in. Go back to the doctors and ask for the sick note!! Or you can ring the doctors, explain which go you saw and ask if they will do you the sick note he offered as you feel you need it now. It will be ok 🙏🏻

[agelesspixie in reply to Angep]

Thankyou I eventually plucked up the courage to call work. I was honest with them and explained im having severe anxiety and feel like I'm nearing a panic attack luckily the home manager didn't answer it was one of the nurse carers and she seemed understanding. But now I fear I'll get sacked....this is what anxiety does to me always fear the worst

[Angep Star in reply to agelesspixie]

I work in a care home too!! They will have a sickness policy. They won't sack you without following that!! I have to go to occy health, bearing in mind they thought I might not makevitvthrough my op!! But they've got procedures to follow so don't worry👍I'm glad you did it so try relax about that, youl prob find they'll be v relieved when you go back to have another pair of hands x

[agelesspixie in reply to Angep]

I'm looking for another job anyway if im honest as I feel the job isn't for me I just can't deal with the pressure I know I may seem pathetic but it just gets me so anxious and sends me over the edge. x

[Angep Star in reply to agelesspixie]

It's really stressful , I don't think people realise what hard work it is!! Physically and emotionally !! At least you know it's not what you want to do now. I hope you find something you like to do 😀X

[agelesspixie in reply to Angep]

Thankyou ☺and thanks for listening x

[Angep Star in reply to agelesspixie]

Anytime 😀X