Additional quotes supporting finding three
| “When I went back to work, I felt I was constantly competing with myself. The competition was for me to prove to myself and my colleagues my worth. I was still useful, and perhaps I felt that is how useful I was going to be. In the end, I discovered I was overworking myself for the sake of getting validation.” [Participant 7] | “I started working extra hard and even putting in long hours. Remember, before I went to get help, my concerns were about not coping with my work. I spoke out. Upon my return from the mental health support program, I worked even harder to show my worth and contribution still.” [Participant 8] |
| “Considering challenges related to unemployment. I consider myself lucky to have a job. To be given time off the job to take care of your mental health issues was something I appreciated. The challenge is that after this help, there is no post-support. Further, I find myself wanting to do more to prove that the support was worth the investment.” [Participant 9] | “I returned to work to the joy of some of my colleagues. I did not want to be treated with kid’s gloves, and I made it clear. On paper, it was agreed that we would respect that. I felt I was under more pressure. The pressure was more from myself to try and show how I am still the same person I was. I must confess this way of thinking and working created more mental strain for me.” [Participant 2] |
| “When I went back to work, I felt I was constantly competing with myself. The competition was for me to prove to myself and my colleagues my worth. I was still useful, and perhaps I felt that is how useful I was going to be. In the end, I discovered I was overworking myself for the sake of getting validation.” [Participant 7] | “I started working extra hard and even putting in long hours. Remember, before I went to get help, my concerns were about not coping with my work. I spoke out. Upon my return from the mental health support program, I worked even harder to show my worth and contribution still.” [Participant 8] |
| “Considering challenges related to unemployment. I consider myself lucky to have a job. To be given time off the job to take care of your mental health issues was something I appreciated. The challenge is that after this help, there is no post-support. Further, I find myself wanting to do more to prove that the support was worth the investment.” [Participant 9] | “I returned to work to the joy of some of my colleagues. I did not want to be treated with kid’s gloves, and I made it clear. On paper, it was agreed that we would respect that. I felt I was under more pressure. The pressure was more from myself to try and show how I am still the same person I was. I must confess this way of thinking and working created more mental strain for me.” [Participant 2] |
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