Going to see GP tomorrow and fully expect him to say I have depression and/or anxiety. My Dad died in October and I was ok initially but have deteriorated over the last few weeks to the point that day to day things are a huge effort - writing this in my dressing gown as I didn't get up until midday even though I went to bed at 9.30pm (DP did the school run). I'm also very weepy. Cry several times every day including at work but don't let anyone see.
Work in itself is not the cause of the stress as such but I need to be on the ball as it is a stressful job - I am a nurse in charge of a 44 bed care home 3 nights a week.
Shall I go off sick? That may be a silly question but my mind is so confused I can't think logically. If I do go off sick shall I tell work the real reason?
Reading this, I know I sound bonkers but I feel quite confused and also extremely guilty as I have never had any time off sick in the 5 years I've had this job.
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Expecting GP to diagnose depression - shall I go off sick and what do I tell work?
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zoggs · 28/01/2009 13:57
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