Posted by pedr on December 4, 2001, at 11:57:21
In reply to Re: double life? » paula, posted by Kristi on December 3, 2001, at 22:50:06
I too absolutely dread going to work and when I'm at work I'm dying to tell people what I'm going through so they'd understand why I'm so quiet and look so pale. I'm sure they think I'm really dull and that's a shame. Before depression I was lively and very sociable.
I've told all of my management about my depression and found them to be very supportive. I'm now given much less demanding work which is great for me - I simply wasn't coping with anything remotely sizeable or complex. When I'm in a bad way and can't go to work, my bosses don't force the issue which is also a great help.
Even with the supportive attitude of my colleagues and bosses I still find work threatening, depressing and very stressful and so my heart really does go out to everyone else out there who is wearing their mask and pretending to be ok.
Best wishes,
pedr.
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