Hi all
I’ve recently changed medications after the one I was on was no longer effective to managing my depression and anxiety. I’ve been off the old tablets for 3 days now (early days yet, I know) and am dealing with the brain fog, dreadful anxieties and all those wonderful things that comes with weaning off these types of medication. Because of this I haven’t felt up to driving which is a huge part of my job. (I got in my car to move it and it was like I had no idea what to do!) I told my boss a month in advance what was going on, when I would be looking at changing medications and that I may need time off. She was amazingly supportive. After trying to work and being sent home due to a severe panic attack, I took my doctors advice and took the week off. I saw my GP and psychologist again at the end of that week and as I’m still feeling the effects, was advised by both to take another week off. I approached the 2IC today (as awesome boss is off sick) who told me it was not doable for me to take that much time off, that I should have told them sooner and that she would “have to redo the roster now” (with a few other choice adjectives sprinkled throughout). She also said that if I’m not coping, then my hours will be cut back to 8 hours/ week, currently I do around 20 hours/ week due to other health issues. She then waved me out, said rest up and Ill see you in a week.
Guess I’m just looking for advice here. Did I do the right thing? Should I have spoken up sooner? Has anyone else experienced this in the workplace? I’m feeling so confused and always try to do my best at my job. I feel like there is still so much stigma around mental health and the profound effects it has are still so misunderstood.
