Activity Stream

The season is getting to me. Had a good cry last night as I feel I am so unprepared for Christmas. Nothing bought, no cards sent, no decorations up....

Pictures now on Facebook

I'll need it. I can remember hardly anything that she said about the clutch!!!

Ah nope, no matter how short the appointment was, it shows you’re engaging with your medical team. That’s vital in itself. Good luck with your...

Please, please go back to the GP and get an appointment with a different doctor. You shouldn’t have to do this on your own

Hey. :) The appeal result should take only a few days, from what they said. The MRI is going to take a little longer, 3 weeks - so probably the...

Yes he is still here. I saw my Gp earlier in the year and they weren't very helpful. I am so fed up nothing ever changes my husband and i are...

Appointment was at 10 past 11, got in at 2 minutes to 12. What meds are you on? - told her How long are you stiff for in a morning - actually...

It’s so good to see you’re really positive about life :)

There are loads of different anti depressants and other psych medication. Often people find that, if one type doesn’t suit them, another does. It’s...

I am signed off till January. Part of the Reasonable Adjustments recommended by Occupational Health were there to lower the workload, they have...

thanks for the warm welcome! not currently on medication, i was before but didn't make a difference and i wasn't really informed about them so a...

Stupid dog!!!! Half 4 this morning! Ended up talking to J as he drove to work. Alarm went off at 8 but fell back to sleep so woke up at 10 with just...

Everything sounds like it's going well for you. I'm pleased for you. Bet you're missing the girls though...

Hey you, I was hoping you'd be in touch to let us know about Friday - when do you hear? Well done for getting through the MRI. Hope you're pacing...

Hi and welcome to DWD. I'm truly sickened and disgusted that your therapist could ever say anything like that. I hope you've reported them. For the...

How long are you signed off for? What about cutting your workload at all?

How are you today lovely? Drink?

Hope you enjoy your retirement Elizabethjane1. Had a bit of a drunk weekend with a few of the lads from orient. Went to the game at boreham wood...

Well done for getting through the appeal, fingers crossed you get the right result

Hi and welcome to DWD. Hunni, no Therapist should ever make those sort of comments. I’m sorry you’ve been let down like this (bear) Are you on any...

Hello there. Well, went to the appeal on Friday and I think it went ok (can never tell, really). The MRI I had this morning was an intense but...

No I am not. Sorry I have not made it clear in the OP. I have been signed off work for the last month.

Are you well enough to be working at the moment? Honestly?

Tricky it would mean a huge pay cut which would mean I would find it difficult to keep the house etc. TBH I feel trapped.

Pretty much. Mood is much better too, spent the entire evening with J.

I'm so proud of you! Definitely pace all the way love. One step forward, rest, next step forward, rest.....

Is he living with you at present? When did you last see your GP about your own health?

Is leaving an option for you right now? Could you make things work with supply or part time rather than full time?

A brilliant post, thank you Paula. She is right, DWD doesn't close over the festivities - we may not be around as much, but we will get to...

About time! Hope it's shifted!

Elizabeth, can I ask why you 'retiring' are you not planning on doing it 'properly'? I think you could do with a rest for a while surely? You are...

I knew you'd love it! That set is Oztastic!

Yes, it has been helpful. I have done some CBT before but it has been good to focus on valuing myself more. There are other courses offered too -...

Thanks Paula and Suzi yes I am struggling not looking forward to Christmas at all I have decided to work extra over Christmas to avoid conflict and...

Unions are suggesting I take out a grievance. I agree with them, but I am also aware that it frequently does not end well for the employee even if...