Nervous about returning to work

GI822 · Post by **GI822** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:43 am

I'm supposed to start back to work tomorrow after being off for a few weeks on medical leave. I woke up this morning feeling very nervous and all those feelings of when I was at work are coming back. I know I have to go to work I'm just so scared. I dread waking up tomorrow with those feelings and driving in.

I'm not ready but I know I'll never be ready. I just feel like a big ball of nerves. I want to enjoy my day today but I can't. I'm trying to be positive but it's not working.

wayneg · Post by **wayneg** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:26 am

gi22 i also hae to return to work in a couple of weeks ive been out 2 months im dont even know how i will get through it i guess just try and use every tool u have and pray i guess whats the worse thing that could happen we all have to get past this fear its the only way out good luck wayne

Ruby2 · Post by **Ruby2** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:35 am

I've had to return to work after a long absence. I just kept saying "it's no big deal", "it just doesn't matter" over and over again. Once I got through the 1st day I was OK. Give yourself a pat on the back because it is a brave thing to do.

GI822 · Post by **GI822** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:05 pm

I hope I can make it through the day like you did. I'm a ball of nerves right now, just anticipating the worst. I have a million questions running through my mind. What if I can't make it there? What if I can't go and I get fired? I'll be letting everyone down who said I could do it. I'd be letting myself down if I wasn't strong enough to do it. I just hope it's not as bad as I am thinking its going to be.

jkicker89 · Post by **jkicker89** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:22 pm

Hi Im actually going back to work tommorow and Im also nervous. I just keep saying what is the worst possible thing that can happen and its I'll have a panic attack and I'll sit down and get over it. Then go back to work. But try and stay busy and you'll be fine.

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:31 am

GI822,

I just returned to work 3 weeks ago after taking a leave of absence to take care of my mother who is battling cancer. I was so scared of leaving the safe zone of not having to worry about work. I posted my fear and I received some very good advice about turning it into a positive. I dreaded the entire ride to the office (I have an hour drive). When I got there, everybody was excited to see me back, my boss told me he realized how much work I do, etc. It was a good experience. Look to the positive, you can use it as a way of pushing through some of your anxiety. I wish you the best.
LisaLisa

GI822 · Post by **GI822** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:00 pm

Well I went back today, was nervous driving in but was fine all day. I think I kept playing that I could leave at anytime so I think that kept me from panicking.

Darb · Post by **Darb** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:46 pm

Good for you GI822! One day at a time, even one moment at a time, right?
Darb

DaDutchess · Post by **DaDutchess** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:10 pm

going back to work is scary at first because its not a regular routine that goes on in your daily life.Believe me you will be just fine because it will all come so natural for you as it did for me.