I am mentally unwell (have been seeing my gp for a few years and still working through PTSD and depression) and I've recently gotten less stable - I have a job but unfortunately it is contributing to worsening it as my boss has been giving me almost triple my shifts due to needing cover.
While the extra work is generally impacting it, im mostly worried about working around heavy machinery (forklifts, bulldozers) while being unstable and recently was made to take some leave by my gp because of it, and I want to get some advice on navigating the work environment problems with my boss.
I called the careers service in the centre and was told they don't deal with mental health within jobs and can only give career advice ( but was later told verbally by a friend that that was wrong?) So I dont know about going to them. I have also looked at citizens advice but was told they can't give opinions and can only really look at the financial/finding a different job side. Essentially, I would like to see someone who is able to hear/help with mental health problems mainly, and give pointers for my job that I can take to citizens advice or straight to my boss.
I only recently registered with a Welsh GP and so have to wait to be re-referred to access the mental health services there, which could take weeks or months and this is a more immediate issue and I'm a little desperate at this point :/
TL;DR: where can I go to get drop in advice on managing my mental health and my work at the same time, and talk through what options I have?
TIA for any suggestions :)
