Signed off sick with depression and going back to work

[StressedErin]

I've been signed off sick with reactive depression and am already dreading going back to work.

How have other people coped?

Have had an awful 6 months - personal life in tatters, various relationship breakdowns, some health issues and work has been horrendous - change after change, stressful, too much on, no break.

I've been signed off for a month but will probably go back sooner. I've started taking citalopram so hope that helps. Thinking about work has my blood pressure rocketing.

Grateful for any tips on how to manage it all.

Keep in touch with your GP and discuss a gradual return to work to see if you slide back easier that way. It is possible in some workplaces.

Whilst you are returning look at a change of job even if it's lower pay as long as you can manage your expenses.

Put your health BEFORE your wealth. X