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Is it possible I could get a doctors note made that can help make work a little less crummy, so I don't have to keep calling in sick? Like, I don't know, something that explains my random absences. I hate lying but because the way the world works, "I can't force myself out of bed today and I feel like I can't handle work at all" isn't a legit reason without being told to get over it.

How does anyone else handle work when they want to cry and lay in bed all day?
 

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A doctors note usually only works for a week or a fortnight but doesn't give you permission not to show up at work randomly. Most bosses are not known to be kind towards those who regularly don't show up at work, so the best is to make every effort to be at work no matter how bad you feel. :o I do know that work can help with the depression for it distracts you from your misery.:o

However I know that sometimes this is impossible because the depression is just so bad. I found that telling the truth at work works better than lying, if only for yourself because you know that at least you are a true person and not a liar, but that doesn't guarantee you that you wont loose your job:o

Do your very best, that way you don't have to feel bad about yourself, and hope that that is good enough.:hug:
 
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I go to work numb and come home tired.

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What does the word Pray mean to you FireFly?
I usually imagine most people just ask God to do something for them..
My impression of a prayer is rational thought. Logical senses. This can be a relationship or a request,
but more commonly is seeking a solution from your own potential. Knowing this too is a gift from God, because he is the Provider of all things, and the light of the world that allows us to seek them out.

I hope that when you have to go to work, and that you feel depressed, you will always remember
{even when it brings tears to your eyes}
That you will always be loved. Not only by God, but all the inhabitants of the world.
We love you. both the strong and the weak. We adore you.
Keep moving forward
and God will reward you for your struggle if you struggle through it with him.
 
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