Working despite a severe depression

[noname223]

How do you work with a depression/ bad health? I really fail to work, however i want to do it. If my boss looked at me my he recognized that i did not feel well. Do you work self-employed or something else?

 

[Sinai Silence]

I was just honest with my managers and some were understanding whilst others weren't. You've got to be able to set your own limits, don't take on more than you're able to. Otherwise it will completely drain you. I hope you find the strength to work :)

 

[Sarahlynn]

For the last years I have had flexible office jobs that has allowed me to work at odd hours, less on bad days.

As long as I can somewhat concentrate, working has been an escape and a distraction for me, and it has worked out fairly well. I really think working is good for our mental health.

When I am severely depressed I tend to set everything on flames by trying to do it all and fail spectacularly. Am in such a process at the moment, I don't see myself being able to return to working life anymore.

I don't know what is the best course of action, but I think having good mental health care professional who can help you out with your needs during though times can be vital. And also management that can adjust your workload when needed. Both of these are probably difficult for many though, and having both probably demands pure luck. Will follow this thread to see others opinion on this matter.

 

[donquixote42]

It's easier for me since work is pretty much the only thing I enjoy in my life. Weird, I know.

 

[BitterlyAlive]

FMLA has literally saved me from losing my job. My boss was pushing me to get it - I had way too many occurrences and was having breakdowns basically every shift (only worked two or three days a week...but yeah...). I was on the verge of getting fired for a while - don't blame my workplace at all for that.

Thank God I was able to get it.

 

[Cant Maintain]

I usually push myself to work just to occupy time, otherwise I might just stare at a table or a wall for hours just looping thoughts. I walk with a cane so I might be getting some pity treatment. Where I get some extra space when shits bad. Idk, I take lots of smoke breaks, and there's a cool little alcove that I can dip into behind the building where i can cry and have a meltdown undisturbed. Honestly I've been taking wayyyy to many smoke breaks as of late and I'm wondering when they're gonna try and talk to me about it.
I work retail and have to face the absolute worst of people sometimes.

 

[noname223]

I envy those who can work, my last boss fired me because he saw that i have really crippling depressions. I was a mess at work. I tried it very hard but it was still not enough. The work made me so depressed that i could not sleep anymore. Only with tavor etc. It is one reason why i want to cbt.

 

[alexit]

Not joking. The only thing that keeps me going is not wanting to be evicted.

 

[IsThisTheEnd?]

Sorry to derail someone elses thread but I never get on with people for more than 5 minutes so I wonder how people feel the way they do and are able to interact with people at work?

 

[AvaAdore]

I work from home and take breaks as needed. I also take supplements like kratom and ashwaghanda to help me with concentration and to ease anxiety since I have more issues with anxiety than depression.

 

[noname223]

I think maybe working at home would be the solution for me. What is your job?

 

[AvaAdore]

I think maybe working at home would be the solution for me. What is your job?

I handle auto accident claims. I started off working in an office but due to the pandemic the office is closed until next year.

 

[IsThisTheEnd?]

I handle auto accident claims. I started off working in an office but due to the pandemic the office is closed until next year.

Dam this is the future, don't need to go into a office.

 

[AvaAdore]

Dam this is the future, don't need to go into a office.

I agree, some of the adjusters will remain at home. I'm going to push to also remain at home. I can understand why they want some of the employees to be there though.

 

[Tabbyql]

I managed it for long whille, I literally just faked a massive smile and drank energy drinks. Problem was I was 100% forcing it all down hiding it. Then I had a massive explosive breakdown and one day when I was supposed to be at my shift. I walked off and tried ctb instead.

 

[voyager (D)]

I worked with major depression for 22 years. But my strength was no longer sufficient for leisure activities. Then I collapsed 11 years ago. Since then I have been receiving a disability pension.

 

[I_love_to_bake]

Most the people I work with are depressed as all hell so I fit right in haha. Maybe yall just need to find a job with depressed people like construction or service trades.

To try and answer the question... I would recommend honesty. Just make sure that people know that you don't hate them, you're just going through shit. Most people will see depression and take it personally, thinking that you hate them. Do whatever you gotta do to let people know you appreciate them, basically.
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