Time off for Anxiety and minor depression

[Wazzar61]

Hey all, first time here.After a workplace investigation, which basically amounted to bullying, on the 150 allegations made against me, i was found clear with no case to answer.3 years down the track i now have feelings of depression and anxiety (have had them since the investigtion began i guess) and now i have decided after after being in the company for 30 years taking some of my sick leave for my mental state is something i am entitled to.Its difficult for me as i have never been one for taking sick leave.I have been on meds and seeing a Physcologist quite regularly.

Any advice on how doctors react to this type of request? I was thinking of asking for 2 weeks off, have the need to leave the phone at work and clear my mind

Thanks

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Wazzar,

That must have been a very stressful and nerve racking period. I’m so glad you were cleared. What a relief that must have been. No doubt, the investigation took its toll on you though.

It sounds like things have been particularly rough, especially lately. I’m glad you’re reaching out here...

I feel your plan to ask your doctor for 2 weeks of leave sounds reasonable and very understandable. I think doctors are becoming increasingly educated about mental health, so they are usually quite understanding.

Although I wonder if perhaps it might help to ask your psychologist to write some sort of report/send documents to your doctor. I’m gently suggesting it as I feel that might make your request easier to obtain...

Is it okay if I ask how have you been doing since your opening post?

Kind and caring thoughts,

Pepper

[Wazzar61]

Much appreciate the reply and sentiment Pepper. Being new here its nice to have others in similar situations share thier thoughts and experiences

Take care of yourself

Warwick

[Wazzar61]

Sorry Pepper

i've had good and bad days since posting however it seems a form of "mindlfullness" reading the posts here,takes my mind of other issues.I understdand there are people far worse off than myself .After 57 years i now look at my mother and see the person i do not want to be.She is the kindest and most thoughtful person i know while at the same time ,to her detriment, the most pessimistic and worrysome person.Traits i feel that have been obsorbed by myself. Knowing this i now concentrate on positivity and reinforcing that i cannot change things beyond my control (why worry then) and realise i need to accept uncertainty and live with both. I refer to this as creating positives from negatives

Take care