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Hi Oranged,

I would let them know what you are going through. If you don't, they will think you don't care about your job. Be honest. I would hope your honesty wouldn't cause you to lose the job. As long as they know you are working on your depression and anxiety they should be okay with it.

Your therapist will be back I am sure. I hope the leave of absence isn't long. But you might want to inquire about somebody to talk to in her absence. I am sorry all this is happening. Take it one thing at a time and try not to worry. Breathe...

I hope you feel better...

Hugs, Karen...

Thanks for replying.
Yeah I was honest. I know I stumbled on a few words, but it's over now. If I wasn't honest, that would have added to guilt or feeling like I'm lying, so I had to do what was right even though it felt weird to do.
They asked for a timeline, of when I'd start to feel better, I had to chuckle and say I wish I knew and I wish drs knew.

I knew in my heart I'd be okay, it's just fascinating how much angst I get beforehand. One of my coping skills is trying not to hold pressures in beforehand, share it if I can, so that's why I did. It can be de-emphasized then. So hard, but...step by step, day by day.

I will be seeing someone new in the same office. She didn't say when or if she would be returning. So I'll have to move forward till then

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Jamie is right Oranged. Well done... I am glad it is over though...

Hang in there, one day at a time.

Hugs, Karen...