I'M BACK.....

[Fuzzys Angel]

GOSH SO MANY NEW NAMES

It's been a long time but i've finally returned to work at last getting more comfortable being around people again, it's been difficult over the past couple of months but this bout of depression has been a hard one, it hit me bad this time, infact too hard that i almost crumbled

Had a meeting with the occi health department last week to discuss returning to work, to be honest they didn't really want me to come backjust yet but i explained to them the only way to help me get through this was i had need to get back some normality back into my life. Can't stay at home vegitating (sp). They did agree (hense here tonight) but want me to have regular meetings with both them & my ward manager, they are also writing to my GP for his opinon!!!. Occi health are setting up some counselling for me with a structured support system. My ward manger has been amazing, so supportive throughout, ringing me at home on a regular basis to check how i am, not once ever mentioning when i would be returning to work.

Tonight has been very difficult trying to keep a smiling face & pretend i'm my usual happy go lucky self has be very hard, putting on fake smiles . Questions from work collegues have been hard as i've had to tell porkies to them, very few people knew the real reason i was off work many thought it was due to my back so i continued with the story! To be honest i can't wait to get home to the security of my home & my faithful four walls! I hate feeling like this but it just a phase of my life that i need to get through, i've manage to pull myself through this before & i can again. I'm just taking one day at a time, small steps.

So there you are, this is where i am today! So my lovelies you'll be seeing me around again.....xxx

[flirty40greeneyes]

Hi Mandi - lovely to see you back (one face and name that doesn't go away!!) and how wonderful that your work has been so supportive. Look forward to seeing more posts from you.

[Dragonfly]

Hi Mandi, welcome back I hope all goes well

[sazzy34]

Really nice to se your name back on here.
Hope things start looking brighter real soon.
xx

[amethyst]

hey love, welcome back, been thinking about you..

i completely understand what your goign through, i to been through it, and your defo making the right decision going back to work, i didnt and i ended up really bad.. but i am aiming to get back to it now, so glad for the people out there who help us.. my occi was great but reasured me to stay at home get better.. wish i didnt listen to that bit lol..(hence the weightgain)..

hope you feel better soon, which you will, it doesnt last forever (we cope) i am a walking example..

look forward to seeing you about more, really missed your support..

love me xxxxxxxxx

[misscheeky]

great to have you back mandy hope everything goes ok for you

[Vicx]

Great to see you posting again! Hope everything goes well Vxx

[Time4ME]

Welcome back Mrs Angel - wonderful to see you back posting - lots of well wishes to you xx

[Gilly28]

Hi Mandi - welcome back...I went through depression and found a book really helped me - 'The Journey by Brandon Bays' and 'Feel the Fear and do it anyway' (dont know who by but can search on Amazon)...

I put mine down to going through menopause - that the doctors didnt recognise depsite the fact I was 45 now Im 52 so seems logical to me that it was a major part to play in this feeling..

Anyway glad your back

[Bailey]

Hi Mandi, nice to see you back. I hope with the sunshine we're having today your mood might be lifted a bit.

[ninababes]

Welcome back Mandi it's so lovely to see you here and to here things are looking up and that work are being so supportive. I hope you continue to make a good recovery, you certainly sound very positive which in itself is a huge achievement. Hope these dark times move swiftly into the light hun big hugs xxxx

[Dancing]

welcome back!!

be patient with yourself this first week back at work as you are likely to have low points (it can be bad enough going back to work after a nice holiday in the sun.... your circumstances are different but there may be triggers that make you doubt your decision to return to work). All the best to you
x

[Mrs Depp]

Welcome back Mandi! It's lovely to see you feeling so positive, I've missed you! xxxx

[blue_grapefruit]

Mandi!

I'm glad you are finding your way again hun, missed you lots and lots. Take your time, you're a complete star.

Cariad,
Leah xx

[hopefilly]

Hi Mandi good to see you back hope the cloud lifts very soon xxx.