Returning to Work After Mental Health Leave: My Anxiety is Through the Roof

That seems like a pretty appropriate response given the circumstance. Don't be hard on yourself about that. You're safe to feel uncertain. Is there someone at work who you can share what you're dealing with? It might feel good to get it off your chest.

That's sounds so scary! But I'm sure it won't be as bad as you think... And even if it is you will get through it!

You got this! And if you don’t, that’s okay too. ❤️ It may be helpful to start your day off using as many anxiety coping skills as you can. Breathing exercises, meditation, light a candle, journal, listen to soft music. Drink water, eat a healthy breakfast. Take bathroom breaks if you can just to breathe and help regulate your body throughout the day. Phone a friend during lunch or play a game on your phone, something to give you a boost of dopamine and get out of your head a little. It helps me to have somewhat of a plan because fear of the unknown is what causes my anxiety. So feeling like I have some control over what happens helps ease it.

I hope it goes ok