I have actually just returned to work for about 6 months into a new job that I LOVE after taking six months off. I was suffering from major depression, anxiety and panic and was finally well enough to return full time. Taking time off was the best thing I ever did - even though I was still sick I had the time I needed to focus on me and get things under control. This is the first real slip I've had since returning to work, but I have to wonder if something like this happened to me even a year down the road if I would be able to cope better? I know how much stronger I am now than I was even a few months back. But still...I am unable to cope even now without all the baggage returning. The roller coaster, so to speak.

(PS - I am quite aware that thoughts like these are destructive and counter productive.)