Right. Today started out as not a bad day. OK, I haven't really got much work done today, but I have found the strength to speak to occupational health at work. The lady was lovely and very understanding. I was crying most of the time but she wasn't judgemental at all. Really helpful.

Then I managed to send an email to my manager, outlining my problems and saying that the GP has put me on reduced hours and amended duties. (I found that quite difficult. No response yet.)

Feeling positive on the back of that I then called the counselling provider which my employers use. That was disastrous. The lady I spoke to (who claims to be a counsellor herself) seemed disinterested and showed no empathy whatsoever. Apparently I am not suitable for their approach to counselling so I should see who else is out there in my area and pay for it. I felt so stupid.

Onwards and upwards, as they say.