Phased return

Dontfeellikeme · Aug 31, 2012, 06:39 AM

Going back to work Monday after seven months off. Thinking about it keeps making me wretch. I want to give it a go and prove I can cope. I find being around people really hard and I kinda feel like I'm not really there. I can't sleep. Someone won't stop screaming in my ear. Too loud.

Miswimmy1 · Aug 31, 2012, 11:58 AM

U can do it! I was out for 8months. Going back was really nerve wracking but u have to push through. Your strong enough. Visualize how the day will go. Think of answers to questions that you think ppl may ask u so u are ready. U can do it! Don't over think it and BREATHE!

let us know how it goes!

Nicks_Nose · Sep 01, 2012, 03:14 AM

What is the position?

Dontfeellikeme · Sep 01, 2012, 06:38 AM

I'm a staff nurse. I work with people with advanced dementia and challenging behaviour. I really have nothing to give

Perna · Sep 01, 2012, 12:31 PM

Take it slow at first, don't expect too much of yourself your first day. If you have an opportunity to choose some of your tasks, pick some non-personal interaction ones

Dontfeellikeme · Sep 01, 2012, 12:36 PM

Thanks perna. Just can't deal with people without getting in a muddle or crying. So scared.

Dontfeellikeme · Sep 03, 2012, 08:07 AM

Well did it. And I was just as bad as I thought. No one spoke to me and I'm sure they kept whispering and laughing.

IceCreamKid · Sep 03, 2012, 09:00 AM

I don't know if anyone has suggested this to you or not. But just because you did a certain kind of work before does not mean you necessarily have to do that kind of work now. I burned out of one career and don't feel the least bit guilty about it. You might want to start planning on how you are going to shift careers going into the future.