Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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newdrake308 03/14/2014

I was recently i/e from 03/05 to 03/11 hospitalized for my major depression. I am realatively happy to say that I am doing better. Further improvement is hopefully in the near future. My immediate situation is the stress of returning to all the things that are a part of my "normal" life. This includes handling some complicated finances , doing my taxes , facing tretament for a back problem and returning to work. As far as work goes I am to return Monday 03/17. How have some of you handled returning to work and specifically interacting with your co-workers ? Also how long did it take you to readjust to your old routines and new regimes ? I have done this before. But if there are ways to make this transition go smoother I am all ears.

deleted_user 03/14/2014

Just say you were in the hospital and do not give any specifics. People (usually) do not press if you do not offer details.

At least it worked for me.

newdrake308 03/14/2014

They already know because of a past incident. But thank you for the good suggestion. If I could I would keep it to myself.

koolman 03/14/2014

Keep conversations about the business at hand that the work involves. That'll make any mental illness you have inconsequential, and will let everyone know you're eager to get back to work.

ginateresa 03/14/2014

I agree with coolman.....change the subject and make a funny comment.
This doesn't apply to your situation, but I used to tell my kids that when they see emotions start running high with someone's conversation.....just say something TOTALLY random...Like: "The oven gets really hot inside" and smile and walk off. It leaves the people going..."What the...." and diffuses the argument. Sorry, just thought of that and it made me smile. Good luck Monday!!!

doghunter59 03/14/2014

Good to see you are out and about again. I don't know of anything to make a transition go smoother. I think just dive right on in and if any one asks because you know they will eventually I would just tell them it took me that long to get my...oh...well on second thought maybe what I was going to write might be offensive....but it parallels with what ginateresa wrote....

oh to hell with it...just tell them you are considered cured and don't have to ever wear condoms again. Just keep them guessing... :})

LuvMyTitans 03/14/2014

Hey sweetie.... I haven't been hospitalized for depression so I don't have any advice, I just wanted to hug you and tell you that I am really proud of you for going in to the hospital to get the help you needed and that I'm here for you and always always wishing you the best.

(((((((((((( HUGS AND LOVE ))))))))))))

LMT

SkiesOnFire 03/15/2014

I LOVE what DH and koolman said....just be your usual ahahahahaha self...no need to discuss the lowdown with anyone not immediately able to help or influence any situation....especially at work!!!

There's always these spheres of influence and importance around us...know that your medical condition is of no concern to anyone not directly involved with your life.

The Oprah-fying of all of our smallest issues is really very annoying to me. It doesn't need to be that way.

Oh, and ...One Day At A Time. LOTS gets solved that way.

Remain calm, and carry on....

Big hugs, DrakeMan........

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