I just came back from medical leave and I feel like my coworkers might be hesitant to give me work (it was for psychosis but as far as I know they are unaware of that) should I just address this by working hard and being as available as possible? My medical leave solved my psychosis, I just want to get back to normal.

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Yep, work hard and ask for work. They’re probably wanting to be kind by easing you into work (plus there’s always some slowness in ramping up), so just show you’re ready to dive back in.

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They shouldn't know what it was for. Tell them you're back and available. If they ask if you're okay, yep. That's it.

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It’s normal to take time getting back on people’s radar after leave. Even happened to me after long vacations lol.

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Just wanted to say I hope you get through this. My friend / fellow partner came back from med leave for a mental health situation and it’s been a bit hard for her to get her footing. But hopefully in the long run it’s all good

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Thanks for your support, I'm very hard on myself because it's a mental health issue. It's good to remind myself that other people don't see it that way.

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