Hard Choices: My Job or My Health?

Yes having a job in todays economic situation is important. The firat thing I would do is talk to your doctor about the symptoms and possible treatments, then talk to your employer. Choose a good time for them and a good time for you, usually after a shift or even before a shift if it can be arranged work for most employers. Tell them exactly what the doctor said and ask your employer if they have any suggestions that may help you. Be ready for anything! Also, be ready to offer a solution that you can live with. I might also suggest you find a therapist that can write prescriptions so that you can combine the treatments under one roof, so to speak. Best of luck to you in whatever comes your way, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, I've seen it and it is not a train to run you over! hope this helps. JPQuigley
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Very true. No job, no money, so no health too! But you have to look for a way out. Alternative therapies such as yoga and music therapy as well as some herbs e.g. sage and St John's wort are effective in treating depressive disorders. Moreover these remedies are backed by strong/good evidence rating from Natural Standard, so they are undoubtedly authentic. Look up rvita.com for more information.

 

All the best to you.

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I can really relate to what you are experiencing....I lost my job of 20 yrs. in 2005 because of my depression. I missed more time from work than policy allowed....that's what they told me. It didn't matter that I had doctors notes for all of my absences....they said if they weren't pre-planned "approved in advance" days off...they were considered absences, note or not. I have struggled since then to return to work, but my confidence is zero. I did have two jobs since then that didn't last very long, I just couldn't handle the stress or the anxiety.  I don't know what to do.....I need to work for many many reasons, and I know it would help me to return to the workforce. I miss it so much! But, at the same time...I am scared to death! The anxiety of returning to work overwhelms me so much, it keeps me from even trying. Then, the depression is really bad. I really don't know what to do. I can't imagine going on just to exist, because right now, that's all I am doing. And, that's on the good days. Good luck to you.

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