Feeling useless at work

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I've gone back to work after two years of Maternity leave. I work in the NHS in a clinical procedural orientated speciality. Before the pregnancy ( it seems long long ago) I used to be quite good at what I did. I've gone back part time and recently requested if I could start procedures again. So it's not going well... feel like I'm working with two left hands and my head screwed on backwards. I ended up in tears today and feel utterly useless and humiliated. My senior colleague has been very supportive. I had a difficult pregnancy and wasn't the most effective during that time either. I started my new job right at the start of pregnancy so I feel I haven't created a very good impression.

DH keeps reassuring me that things will get better I just need bit of practice. True! But right now I never want to go back and rather hide under a duvet.

Anyone been in this situation! Please share your success stories.. because right now I feel I've lost confidence in the things I love most about work.

Hopeful bump ✊.

It's so hard returning to work after maternity leave, especially two years. Your dh is right, it will get better and as soon as things get going you will get your confidence back. It's great that you have support, don't give yourself a hard time, take a deep breath and do your best x

Thank you very much for your reply. I've had several days off work and it's taken the edge off the immediate upset. I have been practising in my head doing the procedures over and over again and hopefully will get better and find my feet again.