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Aug 02, 2018, 05:54 PM
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I haven't gone to work in almost a month because I was in the midst of an episode and wound up inpatient. I'm not sure what I should do now. Do I go back to work? Do I call and tell them I can't go back? It's a seasonal job at a summer camp and the position ends at the end of this month. Also during the episode I acquired quite a bit of scars on my arms and neck from Self harm, and my clothes involve wearing a T-shirt and I don't really know how to cover that up if I do go back. And I can't stay awake the whole day on my new med doses.
I honestly don't want to go back, but everyone keeps telling me I should because it's good for me. It's probably the best job I ever had, but Idoon't really know. What do you think? |
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Aug 02, 2018, 05:56 PM
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Can you try going back part time and see how it goes? Maybe a couple of days a week. I think that having something to do during the day helps with depression when it's not too bad. But when it's really bad, you do need to take time off because you can't function.
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#3
Aug 02, 2018, 05:57 PM
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I'd probably call and not go back, but then again, you have to think of future job references. And it is good to have something to occupy your mind outside of BP depression or self-harm thoughts. Maybe just call and say you had a medical emergency. That could mean anything; you don't have to go into details about it.
But then again, I'm a bit of a coward when it comes to stuff like that.
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Aug 02, 2018, 06:29 PM
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I would spend my time looking for a good solid permanent part-time job. But that's just me.
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#5
Aug 02, 2018, 08:03 PM
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Don't go back, they would have already filled your job by now.
I agree with seoul, start looking for a new job
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#6
Aug 03, 2018, 08:18 AM
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Thanks for all the responses. I did call when I was in the hospital and there's still room on the team for me, but maybe I'll just do weekends or something. Or maybe I'll just quit. I still don't know; I'll discuss it at PHP.
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#7
Aug 03, 2018, 09:22 AM
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Most companies have a policy that if you don't show up after a certain number of days you forfeit your position. I'm not sure what this camp's policy is. I would move on.
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#8
Aug 03, 2018, 10:42 AM
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Look for another job.
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Dx: Bipolar I, ADD, GAD. Rx: Fluoxetine, Buproprion, Olanzapine, Lamictal, and Strattera. |
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#9
Aug 03, 2018, 04:05 PM
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I’d find a new one since you have self harm areas you might have to explain ( not that’s it’s anyone’s business) not that I would of course.
Since the job will end soon you will do better to find maybe a more suited job Good luck
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