Ok.<br><br>I've only been in my post for 5 weeks (NQT). During the easter break I consulted my GP with depression and anxiety and have been put on antidepressants. I have previously suffered a "nervous breakdown" - but when I had numerous stressors in my life (bereavement, seperation, self harming dd...all concurrently). I was doing my PGCE at the time but was granted extended leave mainly due to the bereavement rather than the stress iyswim. <br><br>Anyway. The upshot is that I know from past experience that I am days away from the final straw.<br><br>I am in a tough school. Joined mid term. An experienced teacher I know personally that has just started at the school has said it is possibility the worst he has worked in.<br><br>At the moment I am self certifying daily as I am suffering extreme nausea (retching throughout the day sorry TMI). I have been sick a few times as a result. I am woozy and at times when particularly stressed can't walk in a straight line. I don't feel safe to drive. I have a constant tremour. My anxiety levels rose exponentially thru the day Sun when I finally concluded I really wasn't capable of going in Mon. I had planned to try and go back Fri.<br><br>However, numerous friends that have seen how ill I am have said no chance - you need to resign. But they don't understand the concept of contractual obligation to the end of term.<br><br>if I'm honest - I'm expecting that if I go back Fri I will be days away from breakinh point but at least I won't feel a 'fraud' that just hasn't bothered to return after easter. Staff will see that I genuinely can't cope with teaching.<br><br>The other option is to go back to my GP and get signed off for a longer period. Part of the reason I am reluctant to do this is that I don't expect to get signed off for the full 12 weeks remaining so whats the point? I have to go back sometime and when I do it will be hell. The kids are already disillusioned by the amount of supply in the school (and they had supply prior to me starting in Feb).<br><br>I don't know what to do for the best...and possibly what is best for my health isn't necessarily best for my bank balance and/or future employment opportunities.