Posted by bookgurl99 on May 10, 2003, at 0:45:22
In reply to How do you work, keep a job, with Depression?, posted by Giget on May 8, 2003, at 13:32:45
Even when I was my most depressed, I found that work was an escape from my depression and ruminating. (Can't plan a suicide when you're filling out paperwork.) Even when I acted fake and happy in front of coworkers, it was like I was _practicing_ not being severely depressed. It was really an escape for me. But, I have a job with low responsibility.
If your boss is working with you, then go ahead and take some time off. But I think the concept of staying in touch with your employers weekly makes good sense.
Remember that depression plus med changes like the kinds you're going through can really affect us, and make us not be who we 'really' are, but just us going through a hard time. You don't have to identify strongly with this version of you, as long as you let this sort of 'real' you in the back of your mind take care of you right now. Don't beat yourself up for needing help right now.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes. I'lll be thinking about you. :D
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