I had an appointment with works occupational health dept today as I have a newly diagnosed condition that cause lots of pain and restricts what I can do. While I was there, I ended up in tears. There are lots of things going on in my life at the moment, being diagnosed is just one of them.
Work is also causing me stress as we are very understaffed.
The nurse did some tests and said I was had high anxiety levels. She suggested I should go on sick leave.
I mentioned this to my bosses and they didn't comment. I can't apply for leave as we are understaffed so it wont be authorised but I've been feeling more and more recently that I need a break to recharge.
But I'd feel guilty going on sick leave as it would stretch the other staff even more, one of my colleagues is just returning from sick leave due to stress. DP thinks I should have the time off as he is worried about me.
I hate to bother the doctor again, I've been going a lot recently due to my condition. But I'm thinking my options are;
a. make an appointment with the doctor and get another opinion
b. take some days off sick and see how I feel
c. keep working and see how things go
I'm having trouble thinking straight at the moment so I'm looking for opinions.
WWYD?