It’s so sad to look at. I know education is important but that just looks miserable.
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I'd rather keep myne at home then put that on her. This worries me about school more then her getting Ill tbh.
This makes me cry. I can't imagine how emotionally damaging that must be for those children
This is why my daughter wont go back until Sep at the earliest ideally. She's 10, but she would struggle with this. I've had my letter explaining going back to work on June 1st but it says due to low demand some of us will remain furloughed - hopefully they'll prioritise parents for that, but I can see my manager trying to cherry pick who she wants to keep in and furloughing those she doesn't like.
All I could picture is my daughter sat there. Or falling over and her teacher not being able to give her a hug to make her feel better. Shes in year one so we have the option to maybe send her back in June. Unless something drastically changes in the next few weeks she will be staying home.
My neighbour is off work with anxiety ,she intends to stay off for as long as it takes her to feel better again .Sorry unsure of right thread but I’ve got a query/advice needed. I’ve been signed off work (admin GP surgery) with anxiety for 7 weeks. I’ve struggled and still am, with anxiety causing low low mood now. Having therapy but been on waiting list 6 weeks so only had one session so far. I’ve not been to shops etc as too anxious, tried but failed and froze in terror.
Anyway, my boss is pressuring me with when am I back. My note runs out Monday, and I’ll then be on half pay as over 6 weeks off.
Boss is semi understanding but the undertone is that I need to return.
Question:- how long is too long off for anxiety? I’ve never been off work like this so I’ve no idea.
I have a phone appointment with GP tomorrow and am hoping they will extend it even for a week so I can force myself to go out and try hard to get my head round it.
So sorry to take up thread space but I’m desperate for advice- desperate. I’m so sad today, so on edge
My friend is a nurse on a covid ward and is so relaxed about it all. Couldn't believe I was concerned about sending kids back to school etc. I wonder if because they are around it all day they are more realistic to the risk than we are as all we get is fear mongering press and social media?I'm so cross someone I know family member recently had a baby, she has now travelled down to her mums house and family have been going round to see the baby. Her mum is a nurse
Sorry, trying to find some info that may help you:Sorry unsure of right thread but I’ve got a query/advice needed. I’ve been signed off work (admin GP surgery) with anxiety for 7 weeks. I’ve struggled and still am, with anxiety causing low low mood now. Having therapy but been on waiting list 6 weeks so only had one session so far. I’ve not been to shops etc as too anxious, tried but failed and froze in terror.
Anyway, my boss is pressuring me with when am I back. My note runs out Monday, and I’ll then be on half pay as over 6 weeks off.
Boss is semi understanding but the undertone is that I need to return.
Question:- how long is too long off for anxiety? I’ve never been off work like this so I’ve no idea.
I have a phone appointment with GP tomorrow and am hoping they will extend it even for a week so I can force myself to go out and try hard to get my head round it.
So sorry to take up thread space but I’m desperate for advice- desperate. I’m so sad today, so on edge
Time off for stress
If one of your employees needs to take time off work for stress, where does your business stand? This piece explains your legal standing and how you can also help your workforce.
I know you said anxiety but this is the first link that came up.
Also, as you work for a GP they should really follow this?:
Returning to work after mental health issues
Read about how to get back into work if you've been unemployed or on long-term sick leave because of mental or emotional health issues, such as depression, anxiety and stress.
Also:
Getting support at work
If your mental health problem impacts your work life, support is available. Learn more about telling your employer, asking for changes and taking time off.
www.mind.org.uk
Returning to work
After taking time off for your mental health, returning to work can be difficult. Learn how to prepare for your return and access support you need to stay well.
www.mind.org.uk
It may even help to talk to someone here about taking time off and your rights and of course you can ask your GP what the usual procedure is when someone needs a lot of time off:
Useful contacts - work mental health
If you need further support or information about work and mental health problems, find contact details of Mind's services and other useful organisations here.
www.mind.org.uk
I agree, they should support you and be careful with the way they approach this. If I were you I’d stick with the sessions and perhaps try some online learning or techniques. For me the main issue would be that staying off work during lockdown and this horrible time might just make you more anxious and exacerbate the issue - so do whatever feels right but maybe make clear to work that you are taking constructive steps to feel better and they should accommodate...Sorry, trying to find some info that may help you:
Time off for stress
If one of your employees needs to take time off work for stress, where does your business stand? This piece explains your legal standing and how you can also help your workforce.www.brighthr.com
I know you said anxiety but this is the first link that came up.
Also, as you work for a GP they should really follow this?:
Returning to work after mental health issues
Read about how to get back into work if you've been unemployed or on long-term sick leave because of mental or emotional health issues, such as depression, anxiety and stress.www.nhs.uk
Also:
Getting support at work
If your mental health problem impacts your work life, support is available. Learn more about telling your employer, asking for changes and taking time off.Returning to work
After taking time off for your mental health, returning to work can be difficult. Learn how to prepare for your return and access support you need to stay well.
I am personally with you. These pictures that are being rammed down our throats are awful to see but we don’t know what it going to happen here. My aunt is a preschool teacher and she is confident that it won’t be some sort of prison like these pictures make out.
I would say take as long as you need and don’t feel like you’ve been forced back when you’re not ready. Only you will know yourself what ‘too long’ isSorry unsure of right thread but I’ve got a query/advice needed. I’ve been signed off work (admin GP surgery) with anxiety for 7 weeks. I’ve struggled and still am, with anxiety causing low low mood now. Having therapy but been on waiting list 6 weeks so only had one session so far. I’ve not been to shops etc as too anxious, tried but failed and froze in terror.
Anyway, my boss is pressuring me with when am I back. My note runs out Monday, and I’ll then be on half pay as over 6 weeks off.
Boss is semi understanding but the undertone is that I need to return.
Question:- how long is too long off for anxiety? I’ve never been off work like this so I’ve no idea.
I have a phone appointment with GP tomorrow and am hoping they will extend it even for a week so I can force myself to go out and try hard to get my head round it.
So sorry to take up thread space but I’m desperate for advice- desperate. I’m so sad today, so on edge
Speaking from experience though I was off a good few years ago with depression / anxiety for around 6-7 months and I felt the longer I left it the worse it got. I ended up feeling anxious about other things like what people would think of me popping back up after so long, people asking questions, not knowing how to do my job anymore. I ended up getting a sick note which recommended a phased return and that helped loads as I started doing one day a week, then upped to two and so on. I definitely wouldn’t have gone back full time straight away. Sending hugs xx
My mind changes all the time about sending my daughter back to school. I go from maybe, to deffianly not and then let's just see what they are going to put in place.
The picture of that girl alone is not indicative of what UK schools are doing I don't think?
Same. At this moment in time, my children are struggling with the monotony of it. They are struggling with not seeing the outside world (other than a walk on our estate). I’m worried about long term emotional damage, fear of people and places and I’m worried about their development. I totally get people’s fears sending their children to school and appreciate people’s opinions. But personally, I feel the right thing for my kids is to have a bit of structure. We don’t know how long this is going to last, we don’t know if there is ever going to be a vaccine and we (my family) can’t be cooped up forever.
Wow.
I wouldn’t have thought so. Only because our schools aren’t officially opened (but appreciate she could be a keyworkers child).
Just been for a bike ride - 3 of us. We’ve been going out in the evenings when it’s quieter but it’s my other half’s birthday so we want to enjoy the sun and have a nice day...
We’re quite lucky to have a cycle track near us which was fine once we got onto it. But near the busier parts it’s pretty bloody frustrating. We try and do as much as possible to be aware of others... or should I say alert
moving to the side, telling our son to keep a distance etc. Then you get others pushing past, someone’s kid (12ish?) biking right behind us, couples walking together rather than single file as we’re passing each other.
It kinda takes the enjoyment out of it! It was totally fine when people are mindful of each other, thanking each other etc. but there are always gonna be a few individuals to make things difficult aren’t there? Just needed to rant
We’re quite lucky to have a cycle track near us which was fine once we got onto it. But near the busier parts it’s pretty bloody frustrating. We try and do as much as possible to be aware of others... or should I say alert
moving to the side, telling our son to keep a distance etc. Then you get others pushing past, someone’s kid (12ish?) biking right behind us, couples walking together rather than single file as we’re passing each other.It kinda takes the enjoyment out of it! It was totally fine when people are mindful of each other, thanking each other etc. but there are always gonna be a few individuals to make things difficult aren’t there? Just needed to rant
428 don't know if it's across all regions
428 deaths today (was 539 last thursday, 674 the week before)
I always rely on you for the figures lol
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