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Scared to go back to work

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Someone1987 · 31/10/2020 11:02

I had a return to work meeting last week and I can't stop thinking about it.

Before I left for maternity, I was quite quiet, as had a fair few issues and was battling some demons privately, so to speak.

Since my child and what I would call a breakdown, I have been treated with antidepressants and having therapy. I've come from near suicide and nearly admitted to a psychiatric hospital to finally wanting to live my life.

When I went in, he said a few comments that made me feel uncomfortable. I hadn't told him any of my issues, but he was clever in asking what had happened.

He was commenting on how he perceived me, then suggested my worrying was like narcissism and said my family had caused all my issues. I was treated completely differently. I was so nervous and ended up talking too much.

They say there's no stigma with mental health but I disagree. He had never acted like that with me before and I'm so worried, even more so due to his job position.

It's made me question my progress and whether people only like me if I'm shy and say yes to everything.

I honestly don't know what to do. I have therapy next week and I'm at the point where I want to not turn up and instead run away and take all my pills.

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Rainbowqueeen · 31/10/2020 11:05

Offering a hand to hold OP.
Would it help you to ring the samaritans.
You should be proud of the steps you are taking to work on your health.
Sending you strength

Someone1987 · 31/10/2020 11:07

@Rainbowqueeen thank you for the handhold. It is much appreciated. X

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wheresmyhairytoe · 31/10/2020 11:13

Handhold from me too OP.

I understand as also suffering with mental health issues and due a back to work meeting next week.
You can do this though I know how scary it is.

Pinkflipflop85 · 31/10/2020 11:16

Do you have a HR department? I would be complaining about that return to work meeting.

Someone1987 · 31/10/2020 11:38

@wheresmyhairytoe thank you. Are you returning to work post maternity or post mental health? Thank you for your kindness. X

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Someone1987 · 31/10/2020 11:40

@Pinkflipflop85 I do, but I'm too scared. He is a very clever man. I don't know whether to write more of what he said. I keep thinking it was me, but his behaviour was odd and I'm worrying what his intentions are. I'm so upset. X

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wheresmyhairytoe · 31/10/2020 11:54

@Someone1987 post mental health. Work contributed to my breakdown sadly. I've had a lot going on and it was the straw that broke the camel's back so to speak.

I want to go back but am so anxious about it, just going to see how it goes.

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