Going Back To Work

[Berserker14]

After being on medical leave (ive had two shoulder surgeries) since mid May, I am going back to work next week. I have noticed that since being out of work, my social anxiety has gotten bad. My job is in retail. I'm already having anxiety because I think that the first week or so is going to be a rough adjustment. I'm on month four of Paxil, maybe that will help some....

 

[Friday]

When I live in the city... I have no problem with it. The crowds, the lights, the noise, the people, the traffic, etc. When I haven't lived in the city for awhile? I lose my tolerance to it. Takes a little while to build my tolerance back up.

The same is true for other things. It may take awhile to build my tolerance back up, but if I was able to tolerate it before I've always been able to relearn that tolerance, again.

 

[VioletButterfly]

You can do this! Just keep telling yourself with affirmations. I've been out or of work for over a year and I'm just getting ready to start back next week. If you need encouragement please reach out to the board. What a wonderful source of support!!!! You will do great! VB