Poor MH and work

[Newyearnewme2020]

How do you manage if you have poor MH and work?

I don't know if I can manage work full time. If I take sick leave, I can see myself staying in bed for long periods of the day which will surely make my MH worse.

Just don't know what would be for the best

for you

I COMPLETELY understand this. I struggle with every day at work and often cry at work. Sometimes multiples times a day. However I don't go off sick because if I didn't go to work I would just stay in bed all day. I have to have at least something in my life that I have to get out of bed for.

It is so hard and I feel your pain. Sometimes I find it beneficial to be at work to keep my mind off things as a distraction. It can be helpful to be around others and feel a sense of normality. That doesn’t take away from the fact that it feels like the most mammoth task to shower, get dressed and get into work each morning. Plus there are only certain tasks I feel I can do, otherwise I get anxious.

Do you have a sympathetic boss you can discuss this with?