[argv]

I'm still looking at some things I've done and looking at it from bipolar perspective instead of ADHD.. And I used to call into work because I was so depressed or pissed off that I knew I'd probably get fired and/or hurt someone if I came in. I see it as neccesary to even keep my job sometimes.

[abience]

not work, but school all the time. Then I'm screwed because I miss so much.

[moremi]

Depression had me calling in. I get so bad i dont do anything but shower and eat for weeks at a time

[argv]

I do that too. Sometimes I just don't even wanna speak a single word to anyone. Those days I usually call in sick to avoid a potential disaster.

[moremi]

Im still that way now. We are still trying to find my right med cocktail. Im looking forward to feeling somewhat human again. I have a good day here and there and i guess thats what keeps me hopeful. Hope you start feeling better soon :-)

[argv]

well I'm still new to these kind of meds. Again, I was diagnosed ADHD for 14 years and just took welbutrin. That was enough to keep me from doing anything life changingly stupid. These new meds seem to keep me more 'up' than down, and I've been alot more productive rather than catatonic staring at the wall. So I call that a success for right now.

[nacht]

I've missed tons of work because of depression.

[captain1]

Originally Posted by argv

I'm still looking at some things I've done and looking at it from bipolar perspective instead of ADHD.. And I used to call into work because I was so depressed or pissed off that I knew I'd probably get fired and/or hurt someone if I came in. I see it as neccesary to even keep my job sometimes.

I've had the flu many times. The fact was, I was sick. I thought it was just depression. When I found outI had B.P. a lot of things started were explained. I've quit jobs and lost jobs because I just couldn't function. Lately I'm good, I'm kinda holding my breath.

[argv]

I figured many people have, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone in that.

[BuggsBunny]

After my Mom died, I went on Family Leave for a few weeks, then could only work part time for about 6 months. It was all I could handle, and I only worked M,T,Th,F Taking wed off helped keep me sane.

[argv]

sorry to hear about your mom. but I'm glad you kept sane.

[mommyof2girls]

I have called out of work many times due to depression....

[Switch]

I use to call in last minute to shifts (I'm part time) because I was too depressed to move, or because I couldn't leave the house. It got me suspended a few times, but I'm not the only one with MI there, and they're a pretty relaxed crowd. I'm on sick-leave now, and it's been a few months now, because I had a really bad breakdown that I'm just out of.

I want to go back to work, but I'm really worried I'll have to keep calling in sick and stuff, and not able to make it. I don't want to go unless I'm sure, but I'm starting to think I've just made myself afraid of going back to work.... :/ I'm starting to need the money though.

[argv]

Originally Posted by Switch

I use to call in last minute to shifts (I'm part time) because I was too depressed to move, or because I couldn't leave the house. It got me suspended a few times, but I'm not the only one with MI there, and they're a pretty relaxed crowd. I'm on sick-leave now, and it's been a few months now, because I had a really bad breakdown that I'm just out of.

I want to go back to work, but I'm really worried I'll have to keep calling in sick and stuff, and not able to make it. I don't want to go unless I'm sure, but I'm starting to think I've just made myself afraid of going back to work.... :/ I'm starting to need the money though.

I've spent many hours psyching myself up just to make it in the door. I have to think all kinds of positive thoughts, tell myself it's "just one more day" and that I can "make it". I think about burrito's and how much I love them. I do all kinds of stuff just to make it in, other times I'm on 'autopilot' for a month or two and I don't even remember going to work or what happened. Those times make it easier, it's when I'm conscious and stressed that it's the most difficult.

[spoiltmom]

For depression yes! I call it a mental health day.

[BuggsBunny]

Originally Posted by spoiltmom

For depression yes! I call it a mental health day.

That's funny because that's exactly what I used to call it!

[CastlesInTheAir]

Every fall I'm in and out of work for at least a month. I hate it I'd rather call out cause I'm too happy to come in. Lol

-Trish
"Don't curse the rain, without it things don't grow. Instead find the beauty in it."

[BlackPup]

I took 3 months off for depression and meds side effects and lots of individual days before and after that time. The work I was doing was flexible and it was unpaid leave so nobody minded.... Can't take time off with my new job...

[Dizzy man]

I do that for school a lot for depression; I even make myself sick so my parents let me stay home

[argv]

I call it a mental health day too. That's really what it is. Or a "Not going into work so I can keep my job" day. Either one.

[bluemountains]

Lack of sleep may have me calling in today. It's hypomania, though, not depression. I slept 11-2 and I have been awake since. The joys of being bipolar!
Bluemountains

[argv]

I've called in for that too. haha

[beauflow]

yeah, have called in..
More with depression but have with anger and paranoia at times too and just plan fed up (guess anger)...

A few years ago when I started at this job, when I was more on the down slope, and I did not have much managed with in myself, I would call in a few hours prior to my shift (some times drunk)-- That got me a meeting with the supervisor and regional manager- Regional Manager did not want to fire me, and the supervisor at this time I am not sure how she felt...... I learned that I had to get up and go- I had to- I could not lose this job..... Some days were not that bad, some days I went a went and hid and still do.

As time went on, I felt more comfortable with asking a day prior when feeling things come on to me for a day off (I am managing I think to find things with in me these days of a "rest point needed")-- this was/is ok to do- more time given than an hour or so before the shift started and I was to be in and no one in to cover... which some times left work in a pickle (One person manned desk).

Through the years my supervisor and I have gotten to know each other a bit better, when things start to get hectic she can read it in my logs (I get fed up with people it seems like and if I feel attacked it can show even when I try not too, it can show when I am paranoid, when i am getting hopeless and so on) -- Usually I will call her up and tell her I do need a mental health day- and she says it is ok-- IF by chance it is with in the day, she is usually ok with it just not an hour to three before my shift is to start.

I think that it is ok-- Ya know others in my work have called it a mental health day too--- for work is chaotic at times :P and we are all yet human!

Here lately I am not doing so much of that due to mandatory days off.... furlough they call it... i don't see what is so furry about it

[tnlibrarian]

When I was in grad school I missed several classes due to depression. I never missed work because of it but it's been almost eight years since I've worked at a 9 to 5 job. I don't have that option as a stay at home mom. No matter how depressed or angry I feel I have to drag myself out of bed.

[sugahorse1]

I feel I need to take one. Today I have been feeling like crap, barking at colleagues and being very unproductive. Not a happy camper. But have too much of a conscience to call in sicK