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Going back to work and struggling with emotions. Any advice?

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I lost my Dad last month and I am struggling to come to terms with it. I find my emotions are all over the place and I keep waking up in the night, anxious and unable to get back to sleep. 

I have been signed off work by the GP, my work are supportive and I have no pressure to go back to work, However I wonder how I'll know when is the right time? Some days I feel like I could cope and other days I am crying all the time. 

Does anyone have any advice? 

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    Hi Mop,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My dad passed away just over 3 weeks ago now too, we just had the funeral on Friday. 
    I can totally relate to emotions being all over the place, today has seemed especially hard. 
    Im signed off work until the end of this week and also wondering when I should go back to work but not sure I'm ready to yet. 
     

    I think I just wanted to reply to say to you that your not alone and take all the time you need, be kind to yourself. I think I'm just going to take 1 day at a time right now. 
     

    sending you loads of hugs xx

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    Hi Mop,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My dad passed away just over 3 weeks ago now too, we just had the funeral on Friday. 
    I can totally relate to emotions being all over the place, today has seemed especially hard. 
    Im signed off work until the end of this week and also wondering when I should go back to work but not sure I'm ready to yet. 
     

    I think I just wanted to reply to say to you that your not alone and take all the time you need, be kind to yourself. I think I'm just going to take 1 day at a time right now. 
     

    sending you loads of hugs xx

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