Depression and Work

[Pink_and_Sparkly]

Things havent really got any better in the past 3 weeks that Ive been taking the anti-depressants, although im not crying as much, but thats almost worse as I dont feel anything. Still cant really sleep, still not really eating. Still taking laxatives, and still cutting sometimes.
Am getting through the days, but i cant say im enjoying any aspect of my life at the moment. I like going to bed at the end of the day, but hate having to wake up. For a few seconds in the mornings when I wake up, I forget everything thats been going on, and for a few seconds its quite nice, then everything comes flooding back and I never want to get out of bed.
Its harder on weekdays, than weekends, but even at weekends there is still no reason to get out of bed.
Works difficult. Some days I feel 'okay' and I get through the day sort of 'okay'.
Other days, I just cant. I feel anxious and unable to cope and cry. Then get in such a state I cant stay at work. Over the past 3 weeks Ive had to come home 3 times because of being like that, and obviously, colleagues and my manager are statting to ask questions. (I avoid as many people as possible to save having to answer anyone).
My partner is supportive, but he doesnt feel I should be at work at the moment and as much as I dont want to 'give in', I sort of agree, im so exhausted, and when i am at work im not really 'there'.
Im going back to see the doctor next week, How do I say I think I need to be signed off for a while, and what if they say no??

[Gamma Zebra]

Im sorry things are hard hun.
With your work, say to your doctor, that you are really struggling with everything and work is making you worse. Explain it to them. Be honest and don't hold back.
You will get through this hun. Give it time and you have your partner and us on here to help. :)

[star runner]

sorry things are so bad for you. i'm fairly certain that your gp will sign you off, even if it is just for a week at a time. you should be really proud of yourself for recognising these warning signs and acknowledging that you need some support. far better to take action now rather than letting things spiral and become much, much worse. take care

[Foxeh]

The feeling of drifting through each day feeling somewhere between 'okay' and 'awful' is really difficult; sorry you're having such a tough time, hun.
I think that if you can get a short amount of time off work it might do you good, perhaps just a week? Any more and you might run the risk of finding it twice as hard to go back as it was to go to work every day in the first place, but I reckon just a few days at home might do you some good :)

[xlaurenx]

I agree with other people about going to your GP and asking for some time off otherwise you're just going to feel even worse and just spiral down further.

Sorry you're struggling some much hun.

Hugs