Any input would be much appreciated!

[~sara~]

First off I am going to introduce myself, Im 20, my names sara. I haven't self harmed since september but the depression is still going strong.

For the past 2 weeks I've been signed off work on the sick due to 'exhaustion', Im not really sure what that means to me. My main concern with that is that Ive only been in full-time work since november. (I'm a support worker and nanny). thats a short space of time in which to be exhausted, right?

My other concern is that I am now scared to go back to work, how am I supposed to tell if Im well enough to go back? how am I supposed to tell how much time I need off?

My partner thinks Im depressed, but Im not sure if I am, maybe I cant tell anymore...that scares me more than anything.

Im not sure what kind of input im looking for, and im really sorry if this turned into a rant, i wasnt really intending for that

[Stellata]

Hi Sara. :)

I would suggest that you discuss things with your GP, ask him/her what they really mean and what criteria they would base your readiness to return to work on.

If your current GP is unhelpful, you are entitled to change.

[FallingStar]

I sympathize as I know how exhausting children can be. I will side with ~longing~tears~ and agree on discussing things with you're GP.
Making sure you get enough sleep at night works.
When you do go back to work try eating foods which will give you slow release energy. You're less likely to feel tired then.
Hope you feel better soon. x

[raistlin]

I agree with the two responses above that you should discuss that with your gp and let him know what's going on. If you do have depression, they will be able to help you out. Either way they should be able to give you more of an insight in to why you are feeling how you do. I hope you feel better. :)

[~sara~]

thanks for your replies. the problem with my Gp is that I see a different one every time I go there, so Im gonna make an effort to ask for the same one next time I make an appointment.

Im definately gonna have a long chat with the doctor when I go on monday, I need to get things sorted out and work out where to go from here, I dont know how much longer I can cope with all this.

Thank you so much for your replies

[All I'm Living For]

good luck at the doctors! i really hope they can help you *hugs* feel free to pm me if you'd like to talk.
take care.

soph

[Stellata]

When I started going regularly to see my GP because of depression, they encouraged me to see the same dr each time. I'm not sure whether its part of the NICE guidelines for Depression, but it is definitely good practice and makes a lot of sense. I hope it works out for you and you get the information and support you need.