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Originally Posted by SuperElectric
Hi Abbilee,
I know what you mean about GP's - IMO most can be replaced by a SSRI vending machine!
Have you contacted your local branch of Headway? If you have any problems with doctors etc they can act as your advocate and give you lots of good advice.
I can't believe you have to wait until January to see a neurologist... then again I can as my dad died waiting for a heart op.
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Yes, I spoke to headway recently, I called them and the lady I spoke to just let me talk and talk for an hour, such a simple thing but I was so grateful for her time.
They said they'd send me some info by email but I haven't heard from them.
One of the things I wanted some advice about was in relation to working. Prior to the accident I was working in a managerial position which I did sort of try to return to, but I also knew I wouldn't be able to handle it. I tried my best but I was in way over my head, it was horrible, I felt so overwhelmed.
Having not worked for over 7 months, my financial situation is not great. I applied for job seekers allowance as I was not signed off work at the time, but i have now been signed off and am on Employment Support Allowance.
However, I was required to apply for jobs before and I've been offered an interview. I only applied for really low level stuff as I knew I couldn't handle what I'm qualified to do, but I have lost all confidence in my abilities, I'm really unsure of what I can and can't do now.
I feel like working, if I can do it, would help me get better as I'd be occupied so I'd feel happier, gain confidence, use my brain again (good idea or bad idea? Should I be 'exercising' my brain or letting it rest? How long do I rest it for?!) and have less financial pressure on me.
But, I'm scared I won't make it through the interview, or, even worse, I'm scared i might be offered the job!
The job is administrator in the disability section of a university.
Are you guys all working? If so, how well are you managing?