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I keep it to myself. It does cause me to miss work more frequently than my peers. However, I do enjoy being with the kids (even the with being overwhelmed and aggravated). They give me energy and a purpose. It’s hard getting out of bed, but once I am at school it’s nonstop until I get home again.
Have not talked to anybody at school, but I absolutely did seek professional treatment. Started meds for depression and anxiety. Very good decision for me and my family.
Keep that to yourself otherwise admin could use it against you. They could say you're unstable or suspect drug use.
I try to keep my emotions together when I am at work. I only talk about it with my sister. Sometimes I don't feel like showing up at work but I always take time to calm and motivate myself for the sake of my students and in the name of professionalism. It's not easy but I assure you, it is doable. Keep going!
Thanks to everyone who replied! My district is so big on SEL for students, but so intolerant of anything less than perfect teaching, just wanted to see the takes from others.
I take an antidepressant and I see a therapist. I also have a good personal support network of friends and family whom I trust. If I need to take a sick day as a mental health wellness day, I do that and I don't feel guilty about it. Anxiety is a trigger for me, it leads to negative self talk which leads me down a rabbit hole to hopelessness. I try not to let myself get to overwhelmed and I try to do a perception check with my husband who is also a teacher if I find myself getting frustrated at work.
For the most part, I don't talk about it at work. But if they do ask, I tell them that I am seeing a therapist. They have a vague idea that I am taking meds for my condition. It has impacted me in some way when I first started dealing with my depression over the past year, but since I recognized the symptoms early on I got the help that I needed right away. It is important to not deny our condition even to ourselves
Therapy. I think a third to a half of the teachers/former teachers I know are on medication for depression/anxiety/stress.
You cannot tell admin. Then they look at you as a liability or a person who cannot control their emotions. I’ve just started venting to myself through texts. Sad. It does help a bit like journaling. I’ve told them I’m not coming back in the fall, but everyone assumes I’ll find another school. I just can’t do it anymore. I’m on meds too and they help, but I’m still breaking out in hives and can’t sleep or eat. I know teachers who’ve been teaching for 20 years say they can’t continue on in this field. That is one of the few things that help remind me I’m not a complete failure. Well, I still feel like a failure.