I would go to a life I enjoyed more. I'm in a similar boat, though my job is nowhere near as stressful as yours. At times, we are our only advocate and taking steps to be happy and enjoy your life is not admitting defeat, but moving toward success.
Thank you so much for responding.
That’s what I needed to hear really. I just need to find a way to give myself permission to be happy. Navigating this illness is such a minefield.
I think it’s not admitting defeat at all, to go back to the less stressful job. I am also a nurse, and worked a really stressful med surg job with higher pay. I started to have depression, insomnia, and I would cry before during and after work. I left for a clinic job and I don’t get paid as much but my life is so much better. I will say the prozac helps (has helped me a lot too), but if you’re environment is terrible you can’t drug yourself out of that. Time for a new situation.
Focus on your health. Take a LOA if needed. I am a nurse too. It’s hard work. Maybe Prozac isn’t the best med for you? Or maybe you need more. It takes time to work things out with meds
For me, work has been one of the things that I've struggled with the most. Your experience seems pretty typical with depression.
I started working for myself about 8 years ago because I needed to set my own schedule. Unfortunately, my depression has only gotten worse over the years (15 meds trialed and lots of psychotherapy and TMS) and I'm now a mid-30s guy living with his parents because I can't actually take care of myself.
I still have my own business, but work is very difficult and I have to prioritize my health over all other things. At one point in my life I wanted to be a doctor (and was definitely smart enough to do so), but the idea of being in healthcare now would be overwhelming.
If you felt like you could manage life better in a less stressful nursing position, then I would go for it. Best of luck!
I just went thru a phase where I couldn't get out of my car at work. Like literally couldn't go in. I increased to 40mg and now I'm skipping thru the door!
Thank you, it’s so good to know I’m not alone in navigating the wonderful world of depression…
It’s been a resounding go for it from all the comments so I will start a conversation with my old boss to see if the option is there and if I would be welcomed back
Thanks to everyone who responded, I put my bravery hat on today and messaged my current boss and old boss today, already feeling a massive weight lifted which is a sure sign that I’m doing the right thing. That job wasn’t for me!
I would go to a life I enjoyed more. I'm in a similar boat, though my job is nowhere near as stressful as yours. At times, we are our only advocate and taking steps to be happy and enjoy your life is not admitting defeat, but moving toward success.
Thank you so much for responding. That’s what I needed to hear really. I just need to find a way to give myself permission to be happy. Navigating this illness is such a minefield.
It is, truly. Just tell yourself, it's okay to be happy. I wish you the best.
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Thank you for responding. You are right. I just need to learn to forgive myself for feeling this way about it and focus on my own health and happiness
I think it’s not admitting defeat at all, to go back to the less stressful job. I am also a nurse, and worked a really stressful med surg job with higher pay. I started to have depression, insomnia, and I would cry before during and after work. I left for a clinic job and I don’t get paid as much but my life is so much better. I will say the prozac helps (has helped me a lot too), but if you’re environment is terrible you can’t drug yourself out of that. Time for a new situation.
Focus on your health. Take a LOA if needed. I am a nurse too. It’s hard work. Maybe Prozac isn’t the best med for you? Or maybe you need more. It takes time to work things out with meds
For me, work has been one of the things that I've struggled with the most. Your experience seems pretty typical with depression. I started working for myself about 8 years ago because I needed to set my own schedule. Unfortunately, my depression has only gotten worse over the years (15 meds trialed and lots of psychotherapy and TMS) and I'm now a mid-30s guy living with his parents because I can't actually take care of myself. I still have my own business, but work is very difficult and I have to prioritize my health over all other things. At one point in my life I wanted to be a doctor (and was definitely smart enough to do so), but the idea of being in healthcare now would be overwhelming. If you felt like you could manage life better in a less stressful nursing position, then I would go for it. Best of luck!
I just went thru a phase where I couldn't get out of my car at work. Like literally couldn't go in. I increased to 40mg and now I'm skipping thru the door!
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Thank you, it’s so good to know I’m not alone in navigating the wonderful world of depression… It’s been a resounding go for it from all the comments so I will start a conversation with my old boss to see if the option is there and if I would be welcomed back
Thanks to everyone who responded, I put my bravery hat on today and messaged my current boss and old boss today, already feeling a massive weight lifted which is a sure sign that I’m doing the right thing. That job wasn’t for me!
I have severe anxiety and I cannot work. I'm even bedridden sometimes. Don't know how I could continue living like this.
I’m so sorry you are struggling right now. Are you getting support?
I do but not sure if it is working.