Anxiety & Depression Hell..*TRIGGERS*

[Suzi]

And me with Marc.

[magie06]

And me with Gerry!

[SA89]

I had to disclose my depression & anxiety for my pre employment checks. The question asked if I had a psychological condition in the last 3 years. I've answered honestly & said that Ive had moderate depression & anxiety & recently came off Setraline in addition to receiving cbt counselling.

Can an employer withdraw an offer based on that?. If they did then that would be discrimination as it doesn't affect my ability to work. I've never felt suicidal, just moderately depressed & anxious due to how lonely I feel .

[Paula]

I’m sure you’ll be fine

[Suzi]

No I don't believe they can...

[SA89]

That employer called me today & wants to see me tommorow to discuss my depression, which I disclosed in the medical check. He told me on the phone to not worry & that they won't be withdrawing their job offer. But why does he want to see me?. Lots of people have depression so I don't get why I need to elaborate further face to face.

[Paula]

Jaq’s probably right. I know it’s tough but try not to worry

[Jaquaia]

Possibly to see if you need any extra support putting in place.

[S deleted]

Because as an employer they have a duty of care toward you and I would imagine it is to discuss ways they can support you in the workplace.

[SA89]

Thanks, todays been tough. I feel so low as I've had no sleep whatsoever & that call exacerbated my depression further. Despite this, I managed to take a girl out to the pub & we had a few games of pool.

But then as she was awaiting her taxi home, I ignorantly withdrew myself to the garden instead of waiting beside her. Instead, I was sat staring at the sun, overwhelmed by this bleakness that pervades me . The past few days I felt "better" but today I feel so hopeless..