When YOU go back to work...

shandorfml2

Hi ladies, following up from the other post, how did you cope with going back to work after your loss? I luckily have 6 weeks off, with 2 left (well, 1.5 now I guess).

I've survived the last month, and there were periods of time I didn't think I would. I'm functioning now...able to shower, eat exercise and complete tasks, and go out in public as long it's not for to long. I'm terrified about going back to work. I'm a counselor, so it's not a simple job where I can zone out and just do it. It's emotionally draining and a lot of work. Once I go back I basically have no time off left. My first week I think I'll only work 3 days, but after that like I said I have no time left. Any advice? I have a close friend I work with and I had her tell everyone. All my clients will also be told so I don't have to. I'm worried about having a total melt down at work, since my melt downs are unpredictable. 

Any advice? 

Noethola

Going back to work was difficult. Though everyone knew, seeing each person caused me to have a new meltdown. I knew they each cared about us and were genuinely sorry. I just had to tell each person, "I never know when I will be crying or not. Please do

lrichmond86

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Everyone is different, but for me going back to work was the best thing I could have done for myself. I'm a kindergarten teacher, so also can't zone out at work. The staff at school and my students were told about what happ

jebretz

Noethola:

They may say some things that are not helpful. I kept having people tell me it was good to have me back, and

angelsnight

I have no advice since of course I'm not back to work yet. Everyone in my immediate area knows what happened, but a few days before I go back I might call my boss and ask that he let everyone know that while I deeply appreciate everyone's concern, I coul

HullGut

Going back to work is so hard. I stayed home for 8 weeks although I was supposed to be home for 5.5 months. It was hard to wrap my head around the "oh my god I am back at work" feeling for awhile. 

The one thing that really helped me was goi

Poppy715

It is hard. But looking back I was ready to be doing something productive. I couldn't (and still can't) drive so I was stuck at home all the time. If I needed to go anywhere I had to call someone and ask. I had plenty of offers all the time but it is s