I am so down i lost my job through dismissal of health grounds

miw1246_
miw1246_ Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
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I lost my job due to not being well enough to continue working even though it was to do with a incident at work I complained about which made me mentally unwell and I had time off work thinking I could recover from it but my work just wanted me out. I havent got the energy to fight anymore I can barely function but I feel so hopeless I am now out of routine and dont even no what my future entails anymore its like I have lost a peice of me 💔 has anyone else felt pushed out of a job or been medically dismissed and actually seen light at the end of the tunnel?

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,721 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I'm really sorry that's happened to you @miw1246_,, that sounds really stressful.

    Do you think you could help yourself get into a routine at home just to give yourself some structure? For example, setting certain activities for the day or week and ticking them off as you complete them. Or concentrating on your interests or hobbies if that's something you're able to do at the moment. I know it may not be that easy though.

    If you'd be interested to get back into work eventually, Scope have some services that might be helpful to you: https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services

    I'm sure some members will have some ideas to share too so I hope they'll be along soon.

  • miw1246_
    miw1246_ Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099442#Comment_1099442

    I really try hard to get up and do stuff even if its just making a cup of tea or trying to eat but going out gives me panic now and the thoughts just loop constantly. I just feel so disheartened by the effects of what happened in the job and the aftermath of it. It was very stressful and alot of people are burnout but I never thought it would happen to me I thought I could of been stronger and continued to solider on but I just burnt out and became to mental unwell to continue. I think I need to accept it but its hard when you have been there for over 10 years. I am trying to take steps to recover but its very difficult atm. I do appreciate your reply x

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,721 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I totally understand that @miw1246_, it sounds like you've been through a lot and it's not easy to pick yourself up afterwards when everything feels so difficult. Are you getting any support for what you've been through? For example, from any doctors or mental health professionals?

  • miw1246_
    miw1246_ Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener

    Yes iam under a psychiatrist and currently on antidepressants but because I think ived only just been dismissed ived not had time to accept/grieve it as its only just ended so I think the whole time i have been on the sick its like it was constantly there. I just hope I see this as a good thing in the future, heal and find a more suitable work place that isn't toxic and make people mentally unwell

    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099447#Comment_1099447
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,721 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I hope so too @miw1246_. It's hard to process something that you're still living so as you say, it may be that you've not had time to deal with the grief of it all, and I'd imagine that's pretty heavy.

    Do you have support from any friends and family too? I know sometimes it can be difficult for people to understand but chatting it out can sometimes be helpful.

  • miw1246_
    miw1246_ Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1099452#Comment_1099452

    I do have support but I feel there are getting fed up of me going on and on about the same thing which I am too tbh it does get draining and also alot of people dont understand mental health. I just pray I feel better and being out of the environment that made me ill may make me better soon 🙏

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