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12:22 pm
February 9, 2010


MRMIFFY

MR MIFFY
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I wonder if anyone can help.

I have been a qualified mh nurse for a year.

Prior to my stud to stdying, I had a bout of depression and was given medication for this.

Seemed to do the job. This was never mentioned to nhs. Was on medication for about a year.

I am now having those same feelings, only now more servere.

I have hit a trigger point at work for sickness and have not been honest with ny bosses..stating some minor illnesses that make me seem as if Im skiving.

I work in an acute functional ward.

I know that I am depressed and things will just get worse if I dont seek help.

I have been off on annual leave for a few days and I have a dr's appointment this afternoon. i will ask for some more medication and this time will try and seek some talking therapy. Maybe privately in a different city.

To be honest, I'm a mess. I'm in tears as I'm typing this and I am pretty sure the Doctor will offer me some time off work, which I want to take.

Has any mh nurse had any experience of admitting a problem to thier bosses?

What was the outcome?

Part of me is telling me to push this under the carpet and just get on with it, bvut I'm not sure how much longer I can do this.

I feel stupid, weak and feel that the management will think I am lying to them…but I REALLY NEED SOME HELP.

I feel that the best case scenario will 2-3 off while the meds kick in and I have arranged some other sort of help.

But really not sure what to do.

Thank You

12:50 pm
February 10, 2010


Sojourner

Cathy Godfrey
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Hi MrMiffy and sorry you are not feeling so great at the moment.

I am curious, if one of your clients had said to you what you have posted here, what would your response be?

Stuffing it away will only make matters worse, as will the negative self talk that is often part and parcel of depression.  Perhaps honesty may be your best bet, honesty with your Occupational Health department to get the help and support you need in order to do your work (you are covered by the DDA and I have only found Occupational Health supportive, not discriminating), and honesty with yourself about having needs that need to be met.  It feels to me from your post that you are ashamed of your illness, try to offer yourself the same level of acceptance and understanding that you do to your clients Wink

I am also a big believer in the benefits of talk therapy.  The meds can treat the symptoms, but the therapy can help give you some understanding of what your underlying triggers are, and what strengths and resources you have available to you.  Why go to another town?  You are covered by the same level of Confidentiality as the people you take care of.

Wishing you well, take care of you too.

10:12 pm
February 13, 2010


MRMIFFY

MR MIFFY
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Thank You for the reply,

I did indeed get a couple of weeks off and have got some medication. I have spokent to management about this who were supportive and I plant o look into some kind of talking therapy next week.

I'm statring to see things a bit more clear now..although it's certain that there is a way to go yet.

Again,

Thanks.

12:25 pm
February 14, 2010


Sojourner

Cathy Godfrey
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Glad to hear you are getting on track Smile

Hope you get the support you need from management and OH, and good look finding a therapist match!

Take care!

6:56 pm
March 11, 2010


cnanursing

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Certified Nursing Assistant

6:58 pm
March 11, 2010


cnanursing

Komal sharma
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cnanursing said:

Good Luck MRMIFFY

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5:25 am
July 2, 2010


larryp7639

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Sojourner said:

Hi MrMiffy and sorry you are not feeling so great at the moment.

I am curious, if one of your clients had said to you what you have posted here, what would your response be?

Stuffing it away will only make matters worse, as will the negative self talk that is often part and parcel of depression.  Perhaps honesty may be your best bet, honesty with your Occupational Health department to get the help and support you need in order to do your work (you are covered by the DDA and I have only found Occupational Health supportive, not discriminating), and honesty with yourself about having needs that need to be met.  It feels to me from your post that you are ashamed of your illness, try to offer yourself the same level of acceptance and understanding that you do to your clients Wink

I am also a big believer in the benefits of talk therapy.  The meds can treat the symptoms, but the therapy can help give you some understanding of what your underlying triggers are, and what strengths and resources you have available to you.  Why go to another town?  You are covered by the same level of Confidentiality as the people you take care of.

Wishing you well, take care of you too.

 

Thanks you for the post.

 

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