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Depression

Ma60Senior Contributor28 Aug 2014, 6:12 pm AEST

Depression

Hi Everyone
Haven't posted for a while been struggling a bit. I have been at training this week for work. One of the facilitators said everyone will be depressed at times and people think they are experts on mental health. Couldn't help myself I said that yes people can be depressed but there is a huge difference for people who live with depression and statements such as his can lead to further stigma for those with depressive disorders. Unfortunately where I work the belief is only supervisors and above know anything about mental health. For me personally I have supervisors generally are poorly educated in the area of mental health. Last year when I was in hospital due to a work related incident the supervisor commented that they should have sacked me a code of conduct breach which was proven to be false. I sometimes wonder do people get joy or are they on a power trip when they deal with people in a crisis.

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor23 July 2015, 5:48 pm AEST

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good, good... i love how you keep a dialogue up with your fav. Support person 🐓🐐🐺🐔🐀🐱🐶🐰🐇🐦🐢

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NikNikSenior Contributor23 July 2015, 7:47 pm AEST

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Hi @Ma60
I was so disappointed when I read your post about your hours being reduced. It doesn't seem fair.
I'm glad you're doing what's right by you, financially and psychologically.
I haven't had direct experience with employment agencies, but it wouldn't hurt to have a chat with them. It doesn't mean you have to stop looking yourself.. just gives you an extra avenue to explore.

May I ask, when you resigned, did you tell them the impact of the reduction of days had on you?

Educating workplaces on the negative consequences of their actions is the only way they will improve (if they are open to it of course).

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Ma60Senior Contributor23 July 2015, 7:56 pm AEST

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Work already knew my husband had been made redundant, so they knew things are rough. I contacted a DES service today waiting for them to get back to me. Today has been tough for me I feel lost.

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor23 July 2015, 8:40 pm AEST

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i completely agree you can send letter ( when your ready ) on the impact of your life to your silly work.

yes, it would be overwhelming for you....how can you feel stronger?

What do you do for relaxation / calm?

Some people paint, crochet, not think of anything but do a jigsaw.

I foccus on my darling dog, Arlo.

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