Mornings

[CaptainMarvel23]

Are mornings tough for anyone else? I feel like I can't get myself out of bed in the morning, but five o'clock on I feel fine! Anyone else have this issue? I'm worried about not being able to go back to work.

[Lilybeth Volunteer]

Hi CaptainMarvel23

Good to hear from you. I hope the talk therapy has been helpful. I can relate to not being good with mornings during my recovery. My bed was my sanctuary and safe place so I was very reluctant to leave It is funny now as I'm an early bird usually but at the time I just could not bring myself to get out of bed so I can understand you are worried.

I think I eventually realised that my husband did have to go to work and leave me with our son but it took a while. I was very lucky that I didn't return to work for a few years until I had confidence in myself again.

I'm not sure about working in the US and whether you have maternity leave the same as we do in the UK? Is it possible that when you do go back, that you could have a phased return so that you will be able to settle in slowly? It took me so long to recover that my job wasn't there for me when I was ready to return, so I did temporary work at an agency. This was good for me as I gained experience with hours to suit me.

I think when we get our mental health back we need to look after it although there are financial reasons for returning to work. Perhaps you could make an appointment with your manager at work to ask what might be put in place for you when you do return?

Stay safe and take care.

[CaptainMarvel23 in reply to Lilybeth]

Thanks for your reply. I'm a school teacher so I have until August. I love my job so I really dont want to quit but I'm worried about not being able to complete tasks.

[Lilybeth Volunteer in reply to CaptainMarvel23]

Hello Captain Marvel23

I imagine that being a school teacher can be quite stressful and how you might feel under pressure to complete tasks. I think it might be helpful to have a word with the Head of school before August so that you can air your concerns and hopefully receive support? I'm sure you're a valued member of staff so they will want to welcome you back.

Perhaps with social distancing and reduced class sizes you may not be under so much pressure?

Take care .... take your time to be well and make sure things are in place for your return to a challenging career.

[CaptainMarvel23 in reply to Lilybeth]

Thank you!

[Ellie_at_APP Partner]

Hi CaptainMarvel23

Thanks for your post, it's good to hear from you. I imagine that others may reply to you and say they say the same thing, as I think this is common, from hearing many people's stories.

I personally struggled the most in the morning, particularly when I was feel low and battling with depression after the psychosis. I also think this was partly the affect of medication as well, as anti psychotic medication is generally quite sedating. It's good that you are finding you are better as the day goes along though. Things really will get better slowly, and you'll have more and more energy.

The thing that helped me the most was having some kind of routine, and setting small goals for myself each day, even if that was small household tasks, or doing things with my baby, and making myself go out for walks helped too.

Take care, and I hope it helps just to know you're not alone,

Ellie X

[bukoroshe123 in reply to Ellie_at_APP]

Hi!

I feel exactly the same way. It is very hard to get out of bed in the mornings even if I feel fine during the day. Just like Ellie said, routine helps a lot. I set a goal to leave the house by 10 am and go for a walk with my baby. That is what literary helps me to get out of bed by at least 9.

Thank you for sharing, it helps to know that someone feels the same way.