Anxiety worse after chemo, work problems

Hi All,

Last year I was treated (chemo) for early ovarian cancer, had total hysterectomy. All reports are clear now. Chemo was over a year ago.

Have noticed some cognitive decline. Trouble focusing, concentrating, and completing some tasks as well as making decisions. Been making mistakes at work, often things just not done, or not followed up. Forgetting things. I was in charge of the schedule for my dept. Now everybody's complaining about it.

Have always suffered with anxiety, and am being treated for it as well as depression. I'm taking Lexapro and Welbutrin. I'm kinda even, not great. But lately, my anxiety has been crippling. Took some annual leave this week, and have been getting emails all week about "things we need to discuss Monday" Needless to say, I haven't had a minute's rest all week. Really dread going in Monday.

I just don't want my boss to think I'm making up the anxiety, as an excuse to avoid work and just not do my job. I know that ADA calls for accomodations to be made for anxiety. I just don't want them to think that I planned excuses. That this is real.

I have an appt to see my primary care physician next month, (she prescribes my meds) and see if I can get something to help.