Posted by m3 on February 4, 2002, at 10:03:57
In reply to Re: short-term disability for major depression? » m3, posted by jane d on February 2, 2002, at 11:51:16
> Working provides a structure to my day that I can't give myself
> and contact with other people which I would choose not to have.
I think you're right about structure--that's part of why I'm hesitant to ask for leave, even though it *seems* relatively easy to get through my co. Ironically, I think I might actually get more social contact with people if I took some time off and did volunteer work, as I have a long commute and a solitary job.> I find it much harder to go back than it would have been to just continue slogging along.
Another important point...> I'm sure that there are exceptions where it would be better to leave. [snip] You'll need to decide for yourself which group you're in.
...but this is part of my concern too. Prof. licenses and continuity aren't really a concern for me, and I find that coming to work seems to make me feel worse, especially because of the commute. Alas, I think I just need to quit my job and find another that is closer and more team-oriented, but if I quit I will be an unemployed techie in the Bay Area, and the first time I did that was hard enough. Sigh.> By the way if you've been in treatment for 2 years and are now getting worse it may be time to look at a different treatment.
Yes, I'm trying new medication regimens and now I'm going to talk therapy twice a week. I've only been with this therapist for nine months, so I don't think it's time to give up on her yet. :}Thanks for your response -- it's really good to get other people's perspectives about this.
M3
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