From: ekloman1@... <ekloman1@...>
Subject: Re: [dysthymia] Re: Hello - apathy survey
To: dysthymia@...
Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 8:00 PM

Anyone else find the part about the apathy about the apathy survey  a bit droll?

-- ipdale@btinternet. com wrote:

Thanks, Claire (x2!).
My boss was sympathetic today.  She was happy for me to take time off sick to support my C.A.T.

I now need to think about longer term. I've got a possibility of part-time work that will allow me to see a lot more of my 3 boys. For so long I've had either study or work to get me up in the morning - how would things be without the push they give?  The circumstances are bizarre...but that is a story that would take all day to tell!

I once did a survey on apathy at work. Only 2% of the forms were returned and the overwhelming majority said people didn't care if their colleagues were apathetic.

Ian

----- Original Message ----
From: Claire Thomson <claire_waste@ yahoo.co. uk>
To: dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, 6 September, 2008 5:44:15 PM
Subject: Re: [dysthymia] Re: Hello

Hi Ian   Welcome aboard! what Claire said about suffering in silence, and why we shouldn't do so anymore...reminded me of this 'joke' I saw the other day...   Q. What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? A. I don't know and I don't care!   Kinda describes society/workplaces to some degree, I guess!   (another) Claire --- On Sat, 6/9/08, claire king <sophis_lady@ yahoo.co. uk> wrote: From: claire king <sophis_lady@ yahoo.co. uk> Subject: Re: [dysthymia] Re: Hello To: dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk Date: Saturday, 6 September, 2008, 4:55 PM   well she will take priority if you dont say anything. stand up for your illness, give it a voice, dont let it be seen as unimportant, it is as important as any illness. if you want others to get over predudice about it, you have to as well and believe that it deserves respect, you seem to have the old fashioned view of it all still which is fair enough as you've suffered so long in silence, but you could be assuming too much, it is not a sin you have to confess, just talk to someone, be open, and be proud of who you are. --- On Sat, 6/9/08, ipdale@btinternet. com <ipdale@btinternet. com> wrote: From: ipdale@btinternet. com <ipdale@btinternet. com> Subject: Re: [dysthymia] Re: Hello To: dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk Date: Saturday, 6 September, 2008, 9:34 AM Simon, Thanks. I work for a large company that prides itself on it's ethics and there is always a shortage of skilled people like me, so I'm not worried about future employment or their being sympathetic. It's more a question to admitting to something that I've been hiding for so long and deciding what I want to do (I'm lucky to have some money saved up so anything upwards from giving up work is possible). I was thinking of asking for time off to do the C.A.T as work and the demands of life leave me little free thinking time.  Unfortunately, my colleague who can cover for me has just been rushed into hospital after blood tests, and she will almost certainly take priority.... ... Ian ----- Original Message ---- From: stodgyparanoia <simon.gallant@ btinternet. com> To: dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk Sent: Friday, 5 September, 2008 8:28:58 PM Subject: [dysthymia] Re: Hello Hi Ian I am sorry to read about your situation. The thought of telling your boss what you are going through is probably not a pleasant one. But, equally, keeping it all to yourself is not ideal either. As an employee, your company owes you a legal duty of care. Rather than being dismissive, it should help you to manage your present health problems. You don't say how large the company is. If it is a large concern, their HR people should be concerned to ensure that you are looked after properly. If it is a small business, and you have been struggling for some time, they may be quite supportive of you anyway. It may make sense to get some legal advice – from a solicitor expert in employment law ideally, or otherwise from a Citizens Advice Bureau – before you make your next move. I wish you well. Simon --- In dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk, ipdale@... wrote: > > Hi Ian, > > Thanks. > > I must watch out for the terminology - I used CAT for Cognitive Analytic Therapy. > > Cheers, > > Ian > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Ian Wilson <ianw4health@ ...> > To: dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk > Sent: Tuesday, 2 September, 2008 6:14:52 PM > Subject: [dysthymia] Re: Hello > > > Hi Ian > > Welcome to the group, 30 years of Depression certainly qualifies you > as a member. I would be interested in the results of your C.A.T scan > if anything turns up. > > Take Care > > Ian > --- In dysthymia@yahoogrou ps.co.uk, "bty497808" <ipdale@> wrote: > > > > Just a quick hello from me. > > > > I've been fighting depression for almost 30 years now, so I guess that > > qualifies me to join here. > > > > I live in the UK and have 3 lovely young sons, although I am just > > about divorced (my depression not a factor). > > > > I'm in an awkward phase at the moment, as my work has been poor over > > the past 2-3 years because my memory and speed of thought have > > suffered (I don't know the cause, I'm on Lithium & Imipramine if that > > makes a difference). I am now dreading work and I have to decide > > whether I tell my boss. Also, I've been advised to take C.A.T. and > > taking time off work will need some imaginative 'reasons' if I don't > > come clean. > > > > Cheers, > > > > Ian > > >

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