[markdl]

Depression doesn't just make me feel bad, it makes me underperform at my job. It's gotten to the point where I feel I'm going to lose a job I've been doing for over 25 years if things don't improve. My boss knows I suffer from depression, but I'm not sure if that's going to make any difference. I'm dreading going into work each day because I know I'm not doing well. I'm not sure if I should take another leave of absence or keep showing up and sucking at my profession. I am the provider for my family, so taking a sabbatical or unpaid leave is not an option. Winning the lottery is my dream, since I don't have the age or years for retirement. Pray for me please or wish me luck. I'm going back tomorrow.

[pegasus]

Thinking of you. You're doing well to be in a job for 25 yrs and you might find your boss more understanding than you think. Maybe you are being too hard on yourself regarding your performance at work. Take care of you.

[markdl]

Originally Posted by pegasus

Thinking of you. You're doing well to be in a job for 25 yrs and you might find your boss more understanding than you think. Maybe you are being too hard on yourself regarding your performance at work. Take care of you.

Thanks for the kind words. I hope you are right about my boss. She's new, so I don't know her well at all. My previous boss was understanding, and suggested the leave of absence I took last school year. I wish you were right about me being too hard on myself too, but I know I'm not.

[Sunflower123]

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I agree with pegasus.

[Fuzzybear]