I posted here - re 'is this bullying, I can't go back to this office '. Given great advice re nhs support etc. The main issue was my manager and her lack of time, support, dismissing me, not allowing me to speak, speaking to me in a patronising manner, I never new from one day to the next how she was going to be. Also, the band 6 in our office is so hostile, approachable and sarcastic. I preserved until my anxiety just made me freeze one day. I was experiencing physical symptoms from the anxiety and my GP advised a couple of weeks off. I went to see a supervisor to explain my situation. He explained that the support/training I should have had, I haven't and no wonder I feel how I do. I should have had a mentor for the first 6 months qualified, supervision with my manager, PADR and a quick catch up every 6 week. He explained the system had let me down. I understand the nhs is stretched. It wasn't so much the above, it was not being able to ask questions. I was dismissed, patronized and just made to feel like I was silly. The supervisor explained he would speak to my managers manager to explain things need to be put in place for me to return as my confidence is no more. I rang my managers manager a few days later and he said he was having a meeting with my manager to see what can be put in place. I rang again yesterday and he said he had spoken to my manager and he has advised a meeting with just me and her to go over my PADR. I asked if anyone else would be there, he explained no as everyone is busy. He said she is well experienced. I'm confused, she is the reason I feel like I do. I don't think there is anything I can do is there?