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noone
noone

i returned home from treatment a few weeks ago and i was there for about a month. it was an incredible experience which was very insightful and i went through a lot while i was there. however, now that i'm back i'm scared. i'm scared to relapse. i am terrified of just how easy it is to slip back into my depressive state. i've realized now that my anxiety was 10X worse than i thought in the beginning. that makes everyday tasks much harder. when i got back from treatment i just wanted to jump back into my life and i thought it would be all alright. now, i started my job again and it is making my days hell. dealing with so many people and the stress from my job has brought me a great deal of anxiety and panic attacks. i plan on quitting my job tomorrow because i've already missed so many days and i know that my boss is sick of my excuses, no matter how serious. does anyone have advice?

sharaninmd
sharaninmd
When you went into treatment for a month, it was a time to help you get through a deep depression and help lower your anxiety. People should not expect to come right out of treatment and that they will be all better. The depression and anxiety will still be there. When you returned home, I am sure you felt better than when you went into treatment, but you still have a lot of work ahead of you in order to get better. Nothing changed at your job an you went right back into the same atmosphere that causes you anxiety and panic attacks. Instead of just quitting your job, you could ask your boss for a leave of absence until you can get back on your feet again. Another option is to look for a job with less responsibilities and stress. What you don't want to do is go back to the place that caused you to go into treatment. You still have a lot of work a head of you in order to get better. Are you seeing a therapist? If not, I would recommend that you look for one. I wish you the best.
davrta
davrta
keep your head held up high
nightingale77
nightingale77
Hi there, it is understandable that you will be more anxious once you are out from the treatment. While you were going through treatment, did the therapist teach you any coping mechanism method? Might to good to put those method into practice for. Are you able to see any counsellor or therapist in short notice just to help you cope and bring your through this season? Take care. Praying for you. God bless!
mlr0853
mlr0853
would your boss be willing to let you work 3 days a week or part time? Quiting your job and being alone during the day with no structure is probably the worst thing you can do. Ask your pdoc if he/she will write you a note for a leave of absence...or reduction of days.

If you were in hospital treatment program, you need time to adjust from the structured supportive days to moving back into your independent life...it's a transition, not just your illness...when you feel anxious, deep belly breathing can be a huge help....look it up on internet...also utube video meditations for 'grounding' to reduce stress...best of luck
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