Made it back to work

[JoeNoir]

Doing reduced hours for the first week. But the hardest thing I've done for a long time was walking back into the office.

There were moments where I caught myself saying I can't do this.

So still many more steps to take. Will not get over my anxiety any time soon.

[Oosh]

Well done Joe :D

That must have been hard. You've done the right thing. I'm sure your confidence will return more every day now you're back.

[blueangel]

Well done Joe. I know from years of being a union rep that the longer people stay off work, the harder it becomes for them to go back. And for most people, doing something at work, even if you're not up to speed, is better than worrying yourself daft at home.

Keep at it. :flowers:

[Humly]

Well done. I took 2 weeks off work a few years ago and the hardest thing was walking back in and seeing everyone for the first time. I spent my first day close to tears all the time and it was a struggle but it gets easier each day. Good luck.

[cloudbusting]

Well done, Joe. Take care x

[Spot-the-frog]

Well done Joe I know how that feels. It will get easier, just stick with it. You are doing great x

[JoeNoir]

Thanks for the kind words of support, it makes a big difference.

[SarahH]

Well done:D I was off work for a year in 2001.......take it slowly

sarah