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whitneya

Quitting job after diagnosis?

Hi all, I am 22 and was diagnosed with rrms in July after an attack in May. I’ve just started a dmd. Still have some symptoms - fatigue, feeling faint and I overheat quickly. My managers know, but they just don’t get it. My job is so fast-paced and they still think I can do anything and everything. It’s so hard to explain why I can’t do this anymore or why it will take me slightly longer to do that. And even when I do, they don’t take me seriously. It’s so draining. Everyday I come home from work and cry. So, I want to leave. I don’t plan to stay out of work forever because I am capable. I only graduated last year. But after this diagnosis I feel like my mental health is deteriorating quickly, I think I have depression and everyday I consider suicide. Right now I feel like I need time to work on myself, to work on coming to terms with this diagnosis (I was told I have ms over a random phonecall because of covid, wasn’t great), and to find a new job (part-time maybe) more behind the scenes so I get to sit down etc. I’m so determined to kick ms in the butt and still achieve my goals in life but right now, I’m very overwhelmed. (Btw money isn’t a deciding factor. I’m able to support myself for some time.) All opinions are welcome I’d really appreciate it. Feel free to tell me if I’m being irrational lol. Thank you so much.
@ollie123

After diagnosis, I changed jobs which was much more office based. I feel much better as a result and tend to cope better with challenges thrown my way. I have also started anti-depressants. Whilst I did everything to avoid these (exercise, diet, no caffeine etc), I am pleased I stated them as it has taken the edge off a little. Hang on in there, you will have times you feel OK and positive - I’m sure. Best of luck, Ollie

@Stumbler

@whitneya . I can understand you wanting to get out of this particular "frying pan". However, your managers are treading on very thin ice as they are contravening the Equality Act 2010. You would appear to be within your rights to pursue a claim for constructive dismissal. Do you have a Union that could possibly advise and support you? That would be a serious and stressful undertaking, so you might want to have a chat with Human Resources, to arbitrate and educate. In the meantime, go and have a chat with your GP and explain the work situation and what it's doing to you, He should sign you off, which would give your Managers something to think about and allow you to gather your thoughts. Don't resign. Your employers owe you more than that!