I was feely really bad this morning and I called in to work with some bull about a "personal emergency" when all I actually did is sleep till noon. I am at work now but I can't let this happen too often. Normally I want to go to work just to get out of the house but I just couldn't today. I can't take the chance that this will affect my job.
My depression affects me everyday but it is not very severe. I have more of a mild, chronic depression (dysthymia). However, I still need to watch my absenteeism. I have been taking more sick hours lately and my boss has noticed. I did tell him I was having some personal problems and he was understanding. But, still.



It is hard to work when you suffer from depression. Is there any way that you can schedule some mental health days for yourself ahead of time? Do you get vacation time? If you have some time off that you know will be just for you...maybe that will help...to have something to look forward to.
Hang in there.