work problem

[robbyt]

Iv been off work now for just over a week. i never phoned in stupid i know but i have my reasons. Iv been a heavy cannabis user for nearly 10 years. Just last week i broke down i know its been coming for a long time but its an addiction i could'nt get over. I have finaly sought help and support and 9 days clean. Would you advise me to tell them the truth. I really want to but not sure what reaction im going to get. I need advice on this as soon as possible thanks.

[suzy123]

Well done for coming off the cannabis. With regard to work its a tricky one for you. It may be that they have asumed you are not returning. Much depends on how long you have been there. If it is a big company they may have an occupational health department. If so then call personnel first thing tomorrow and ask for an appointment. At least that way your reasons can remain confidential. If not then you need to contact your manager and come up with a good reason. People breakdown for many reasons so it doesnt have to be the true reason if you feel that it will go against you. Have you visited your gp - he can issue you with a cetificte and I am sure that if he is aware of your problems then he will backdate it for you.
I hope you do have good support. My 19 yr old son was drug using since last summer and gave the cannabis up a couple of months ago. He was pretty awful for a few weeks and now he is back to his normal non aggresive self. It was a very difficult time for all of my family which he now realises.

Be strong and proud of yourself for coming off the stuff.

Good luck.

[robbyt]

Hey thankyou very much for your kind words. it actully helps a lot to hear that. yes it taken me a long time to realise it was a problem. 8 working days i have had off. not good. Well im back in the morning so think im just gona have a one to one with the manager. yes it is a big company. And i did'nt see my doctor. I finally let my mother know what was happning. All i needed was that bit of support. iv found my willpower at last. il let you know how it goes. once again thanks.

[suzy123]

I hope it all works out ok for you today but if it doesnt then its not the end of the world.Remember that. You have turned your life around and thats a good thing.

[suzy123]

So, how did it go today. I have been wondering.