Occupational Health Appt

pickwickpapers25

Thank you Not and LL!
LL, may I ask: what do you do now?

WhiteHorse

Notmyrealname wrote: »

The smart people are the ones who know when its time to move, the rest carry on in misery hammering another nail in their coffin.

Very true.

It can be a bit of a blow to have to say 'I'm not up to it any more', but if it kills you, you won't be doing it then either.

If you have the opportunity to get out and do something different, do so.

pickwickpapers25

WhiteHorse wrote: »

if it kills you, you won't be doing it then either.

So true! :rotfl::o

LL30

I worked in CAMHS for 2 and half years - brilliant experience! I also managed a team of Future Jobs Fund trainees and worked on the pilot for the Brokerage system for the City council. I'm now an independence worker and I'm really enjoying it. Work have just asked me to apply for another job within the company too! I love the variety and although my contracts have been fairly short sometimes (6 months) I'm continually picking things up. It makes a refreshing change from being stuck in a classroom I can tell you

lynzpower

http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr610.pdf

This is an interesting document to have a good read of, for anyone approaching burnout or a lot of stress ( not pressure)

( I have been there myself, so I can identify)

pickwickpapers25

Quick update.
I had my appointment and went prepared with ideas of how school can support my return.
Was with the nurse for just under an hour. Within 30mins she told me I shouldn't even be considering going back to work for a few more weeks if not months! She also said I was to see their doctor again in 4 weeks and not to consider going back to work without his go-ahead.
She was very nice and talked me through various things, but I'm in a state of shock. Instead of gearing myself up for work on Thursday I'm having to accept a longer time off. A huge relief in one sense because I don't feel right. Even so...

Thanks to you all for your posts!

LL30

So glad it went well for you, and at least you've got time to think things through properly. I was told that it would be months before I could work again (but not at the school, OH recommended I never return there) and it did take me 3 months - but that was quicker than was anticipated! Once I'd resigned, I felt so much better and on the same day I resigned, I got a new job (only in a shop, but it was just what I needed!). When you're unwell, and you're stressed, everything becomes magnified - it subsides and over time you can put things in perspective. I found once I'd accepted what was happening, it was easier to deal with - be kind to yourself xx