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Edit: massive thanks for all the support! And, I see many americans that cannot take an extended sick leave without losing their job, and it really saddens/sickens me. Things really need to change across the pond, from what i read here on imgur it sounds like a complete nightmare.
Samuraicatredux
Great job!
SilenzZzz
i have been off for almost 6 months... 3 surgerys.. i will be going back soon .. i understand the panic attacks for sure.
cocoagogo
Good for you!
Myothercarisadelorean
jkwgn
No bad days, just bad moments in a day
buttasaurus
I was in the same situation a couple months back. Give it a week, it’ll feel normal and routine very soon
ArizonaRanger222
Thats totally awesome Dude!!! congrats!
graceinsheepsclothing
Hey, I just went back after 2.5 months after surgery. Crazy tired.
hashbaz
I was unemployed for about 11 months due to covid. Panic was super intense. I almost couldn't leave the house.
Poprocket77
Sounds like my day too! And I was out for just three weeks!
CrazyCatLadyGiggles
Haven't given patient care since April, had to force myself out of bed for clinical shifts this week.
CanuckleheadChick
marteney1
https://imgur.com/u0Pv8H7
CalebCakePilot
Great job! ?
MeasuredByFive
You went BACK to work on Black Friday. Yo brave, no matter where you work.
Plantpolice
I had the exact same day, and I too am a Norwegian Norwegian! What a coincidink. God helg!
FerbIsMySpiritAnimal
Nj keep it up. Staying employed is the best way to get through the next step. Work on yourself and take time to celebrate success.
SatanicSpirals
I'm so proud of you. I can't even go to the store alone without struggling right now.
Merky600
Hell sister/brother…just an other day for me.
takingupspace
I didn't even need to see your username to know you're not American.
heiniPumpkinLord
Good for you for overcoming OP
KaptainObveeus
im in this picture.jpg
kitticuskattus
I remember that day. It was probably one of the most frightening things I have ever done. Congrats on the first step
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
If you get through getting ready, you can do the commute. Get through that, you can make it in the door. Baby steps my friend!
Thenorwegiannorwegian
My thoughts, exactly! Well put!
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
I’m on sick leave again, but for the first time it’s not my mental wellness in the way. I’ve lost 2.5 years in the last 12. Still keeping on
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
I’m on sick leave again, but for the first time it’s not my mental wellness in the way. I’ve lost 2.5 years in the last 12. Still keeping on
IBelieveMrPuckett
3 months? Were you in treatment?
Thenorwegiannorwegian
Still in treatment ?
SilverPossum
I got fired after three days off for food poisoning. And that was with a Doctor's Note saying I shouldn't work.
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
No union?
VodkaReindeer
Have you tried drugs?
Thenorwegiannorwegian
Yes, quite a few!
IAmFaucetFailure
Hey I’ve taken a couple long leaves of absence from a job (that I eventually got fired from). How do you deal with the guilt of not working?
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
For me, it comes from understanding that it’s mostly out of my control. I do everything that I can to recover, and accept that some aspects
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
are out of my control, and are up to my brain chemistry. I try to busy myself in creative outlets, getting outdoors, or home projects.
IAmFaucetFailure
Can I ask how you distinguish between the “can’t control” and “can control”?
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
I can’t control the fact that I have clinical depression. I can’t control the relationship stresses that living with me caused.
NotTheDickYoureLookingFor
I can’t control that I need meds. I can, however, take them regularly, eat right, sleep and hydrate properly.
Thenorwegiannorwegian
Honestly i don't have any guilt. We are all replaceable. I know my Job well, and i am damn good at it, but it would not be safe for me,
IAmFaucetFailure
Hi I’m sorry I’m just responding, my executive function wasn’t very function-y. Loved your comments, thank you and be well.
Thenorwegiannorwegian
My co-workers or my patients had i not taken a leave. If that means a less experienced person takes my place in the meantime
Thenorwegiannorwegian
That's okay. You have to think about yourself in context, and in my reasoning, my work place was better off without me for a time.