Hi everyone, I am new to posting on this forum but have been reading posts for the past couple of months.

I was in a car accident on 24 November 2014 and was originally mis diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo which I was told week to week by my doctor that "you should see improvements next week" which never happened.

I was finally diagnosed with pcs late January. I am a teacher by profession but have only just qualified and started my new job in September. My workplace have been extremely unsupportive and have made me feel ashamed of even being unwell. They tell me my class have an unstable environment and constantly question whether there is something I can do from home or when I can come back- all questions that I don't know the answer to. I am no longer being paid which is having a huge financial strain and I have an insurance medical appointment tomorrow which I'm scared of because I look fine on the outside.

I have headaches, tinnitus, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, difficulty processing information, memory problems, slight slurred speech, fatigue, nausea, sensitivity to noise.

Tried going back into school on 3 seperate occasions because of the pressure I was under from my employer and the guilt I felt. All I could do was stand in the classroom while the whole world felt unstable, I felt disorientated, nauseous and my ears rang. I felt like I needed to hold onto something and when I bent down to pick up my pen I lost my balance completely and fell over. I was then looked at with discuss when I explained to my employer that I had to leave.

I've been made to feel like I'm going a bit mad and that it's all in my head despite having a medical diagnosis. Has anyone else experienced this from employers/friends etc? I'm also now experiencing anxiety which I never had to this level before, anyone else? I get worried about leaving the house because some parent or member of staff may see me and think that I look fine and shouldn't be off work- logically I know it's a ridiculous thought as even if they do think that or do see me I am supposed to go out and do things still. I'm worried about even being able to do my job again?!

My doctors have been vague and it has been more a case of wait and see. Has anyone had tests that show their pcs or been given advice on how to help recovery? I feel like no one has a clue! (I am in the uk)

I'd love to hear from anyone else who feels like this. Or if anyone knows teachers who have had this and had a successful return to work. I love my job and have worked so hard to get here (and have only just got here) I really don't want it to be taken away from me.