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Stress at work

Posted By Thomas G

"Stress at work"

About: Lanarkshire Community Services / Adult Mental Health Services

(as the patient),

I work as a college lecturer and ended up feeling overwhelmed with an increase in workload as well as a substantial change in job role. The result was I ended up with stress related symptoms and was signed off by my doctor. I felt I was unable to work effectively and this was having an adverse affect on my personal life also. It definitely affected my work/life balance.

What was good:

I was able to speak to a professional

time was afforded to identify my stressers

speaking to someone impartial

good breadth of knowledge in the field 

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Response from Michael Taylor, Service Manager, Community Mental Health, NHS Lanarkshire 3 years ago
Michael Taylor
Service Manager, Community Mental Health,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 29/01/2021 at 13:06
Published on Care Opinion at 15:24

Hi Thomas G,

I can appreciate how the changes you mention to your job resulted in you becoming stressed. Appreciate the feedback regarding your experience of mental health services and I hope the help you've received has made improvements to your wellbeing allowing you to return to work.

Michael

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Response from Maureen Cossar, Senior Nurse, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, NHS Lanarkshire 3 years ago
Maureen Cossar
Senior Nurse, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 31/01/2021 at 19:27
Published on Care Opinion on 01/02/2021 at 14:10

Hi Thomas G,

I'm sorry to hear that you recently experienced stress related symptoms and I hope that you have been to re-establish a good work/life balance following the support you have received.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and best wishes for the future.

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