[iditp20]

I was off for anxiety and depression for a week, went back for 2 weeks and just had to have another 2 weeks off for anxiety and depression. My GP said to go back if I still can't manage, I am back today at 9am. I am really struggling with even the thought, I can't cope with the rest of my life never mind adding even more to it, I can't afford to not work but I'm worried if I go back to the doctor and he says I have to have more time off that I will get fired.

Can I get fired for this? I have only been working for the company since may. When I am at work it aggravates my depression and I get uncontrollably angry, I end up not doing the job properly. This really upsets me and feel even more useless than I already am.

[SoupDragon]

Hi iditp20, sorry you are having a hard time right now.

Unfortunately I have to say that yes they can fire someone even if they have a genuine illness if they can demonstrate that their absences are affecting the business.

Sometimes they may have access to Occupational Health Services who can support you back into the workplace in a more gradual way. I am not sure of the size of the company you work for, but larger ones will probably have access to Occupational Health Services.

Has your GP reviewed your treatment? Are there any things at work that make your symptoms worse? Can you talk to your line manager about starting back more gradually, for example half days initially?

The NHS have community services that you can refer yourself to that offer things like CBT and anger management - have you tried them?

Hope you feel better soon - take care - Soup

[iditp20]

I had been referred to a psychologist and then they referred me to a psychiatrist for a mental disorder diagnosis...I am still waiting or the appointment to come through.

Work have reduced my hours from 37 a week to 12 per week. This is only 3 hours per day Monday to Friday.

It seems to be the interaction with people that is the problem, and I have no motivation to go and to be able to carry out the job. It's hard enough to get out of bed, or hold a conversation or even eat.

I have been have therapy (all different types) since I was 15, 5 years later I am probably struggling a lot worse.

I know that there is a service called crisis that I can ring, but I am a bit weary of that. Though this will not help my financial situation.