to feel so scared about returning to work

[user763909]

Im back at work on Wednesday after 10 months off sick and I feel so scared about returning to work. I am scared of covid and feel really anxious about mixing with people, I have probably only spent time with 8 people in the last 10 months.
I know it probably sounds really silly and I don't know if these feelings are normal (never been off long term before) I just feel so worried I won't be able to cope :(

Are you doing phased return? Are occupational health supporting you?

@WhatKatyDidNxt

Are you doing phased return? Are occupational health supporting you?

Yes doing a phased return. Had meeting with OH about 3 months ago to discuss phased return.

You’ve been very isolated so I think it’s very normal to feel anxious about going out in these strange days.

Phased return is good, lots of anxiety will fall away as you get used to going out.

@partyatthepalace

You’ve been very isolated so I think it’s very normal to feel anxious about going out in these strange days.

Phased return is good, lots of anxiety will fall away as you get used to going out.

I not sure if the anxiety comes from the thought of returning to work or the risk of catching covid.