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[Lou]

I am going back to work next Tues after being off for nearly 11 months...did try to go back after 4 months but couldn't deal with it.
On one hand i really do think it will do me good and i miss my work pals...but on the other hand i'm scared stiff...its gonna be so hard to walk back in to that office, i have to do it tho.
They have been so supportive whilst iv been off...sent numerous cards and flowers to me. I'm still scared tho...scared that i wont be able to do my job anymore...that iv forgotten it all. Also feel that iv let my team down by not being there...and worried that certain people will resent me for this. I have nothing but praise for my managers who could have easily sacked me but they haven't...they believe in me and they truly want to help. Guys all i can say is next Monday evening i will need all the support i can get.....Thanks.

Loves

Lou-Lou x x x

[DidItForMe]

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Support is what we're all about Lou Lou. In any and all parts of you life, you know you can count on the folks here. And you know what else, I think you can count on you too. You can do this! You are strong! hugs, hugs and more hugs!!!!!

[Accountable for Me]

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Lou, I went on short term disability in 2002 (stress leave) when I was working in the Public Service. I was off for about 4 months, but they said nothing and treated me no different when I returned to work. You may feel a bit overwhelmed getting back into the swing of things. After a few days it will be like you never left. At least that is how it was for me. You have great co-workers by the sounds of it! Everything will be fine. Your nervousness is normal. Go in there with your head up high and shine baby, shine!

[I Like Brandy]

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Lou;

Good luck on going back. You'll do fine.. If you need support we are here for you.:l

Brandy

[Preciouspinot]

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Lou, it's like riding a bike...have confidence and it will all come back...pretty soon you will be running the show over there...let us know how it goes..we are all here for support

[YoungAtHeart]

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Your anxiety is perfectly normal Lou. It's been awhile since you've been there. But you've been doing a lot of work on yourself in the meantime, and I think the anxiety you're feeling now is probably worse than being back to work!!

[Ripley]

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Lou, take a deep breath and walk through that door with a smile. you sound such a lovely person - I bet everyone is dying to see you and welcome you back. In my experience, nothing is everas bad as we worry it is going to be.

Kate x

(except childbirth)

[Mrs Macks]

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Lou......You'll be fine, i think you are a very confident person, like Kate said chin up girl and walk in with a big smile....Everything will come back to you.........
Good Luck for our Lou Lou XX
Loads of :h and :l 's Lisa XX

[Cashregister]

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HI Lou,

have not had as much time off (only a month this time) but am facing back to work on Monday. I am like you - petrified. But I also really like my colleagues and am looking forward to doing something other than thinking about myself all day!

You will not have forgotten anything...it will come back to you so fast and you wont feel like you ever left. It always makes a difference with good people around you - you will be just fine, I know it.

Love

Cashy
xxx

[Popeye]

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Hi Lou.
Good Luck.
Hell you don't need luck. You'll breeze it.
You too Cashy.

[Rocky]

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Hello Lou...

You have achieved many victories in the past 11 months! You have helped many here!
You have built confidence and strength! Do not sell yourself short!
You are as capable and able as any who are there now. The trials have even made you stronger then those who have not suffered and endured such trials.

Hold your head high. Know you are capable, and succeed there, one day at a time...

You can and will do great! We can't want to hear how well you do!

best wishes and prayers to you....