how can I

[lostfaith]

Hello

Four years ago I was diagnosed with severe work related depression. I was told I could not work with four people in the company who I used to work for. Should I work again and come across those people if they come to work in a premises I am at can I refuse to work with them or would it be best just to ignore them if they ever see me around the place, my main worry is if one of them joins the team - I know it's simple to move forward and to forget about them but I need to know how to handle as I may have another nervous breakdown if I see them again.

I also wondered; enlight of my depression, I had to endure stress of first time in court and was made ill from it, can I refuse jury service if ever called; it was first time ever in court and could not cope; probably the depression did not help.

[Wombats]

Re: how can I

Hello

Four years ago I was diagnosed with severe work related depression. I was told I could not work with four people in the company who I used to work for. Should I work again and come across those people if they come to work in a premises I am at can I refuse to work with them or would it be best just to ignore them if they ever see me around the place, my main worry is if one of them joins the team - I know it's simple to move forward and to forget about them but I need to know how to handle as I may have another nervous breakdown if I see them again.

I also wondered; enlight of my depression, I had to endure stress of first time in court and was made ill from it, can I refuse jury service if ever called; it was first time ever in court and could not cope; probably the depression did not help.

Second issue first! When you get the call for jury service you can write to tell them of any reasons why you think you may not be suitable (there's also a list of people who cannot do it by law enclosed). I've known quite a few people write in for one reason or another not specifically stated, and not one of them has been forced into doing the service.

With regards to your first issue it is a bit more complex. If you are talking about working for the same company it would obviously be prudent to mention it beforehand. If you're talking about working for a different company, but are in a sector where coming across them is still likely, it is hard as I would have thought it potentially calls into question your ability to actually do the job.

I disagree (nicely) with your comment about it being simple to move forward and forget, I don't think this is simple at all, in fact I'd say the exact opposite. People who have had such a profound effect on your life can continue to cause issues long after the event even if they are not actually physically present.

As long as you can afford to, take your time and please try not to rush into anything which could potentially make you ill again. :beagle: