Dealing with depression is hard enough. But trying to keep on top of work responsibilities and relationships can be a whole lot worse. I’ve included the key points from a blog post by Betsy Aimee, below. If you or someone you know is dealing with depression at the moment, I’d recommend reading the full post.
What you need to know when faced with depression at work
- Get help: If you’re not already, make sure you seek help and stick with it
- Find support: Once you speak to close friends, you’ll find that some of them have been through similar experiences. Find a couple who can help you through this.
- Set clear goals: Depression can feel like a fog. Set clear goals each day to try and get your focus back.
- Speak up: You may not want your employer to know that you are depressed. Remind yourself that it’s better they know you have a medical condition than them thinking you have simply lost interest in your job. If you don’t feel comfortable approaching your manager, go to HR first.
- Take care of yourself: No-one can give from an empty bucket, so take the time you need to fill your bucket to the brim.
