Have you ever been off sick with stress?

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And if so, how did you know you were at breaking point and had to make the call? How long were you off for?

I think I’m at breaking point I’ve never felt like this before, I hate it so much.

Yes. Took me a while to realise that I was at breaking point. Went to my gp as I was having trouble sleeping and it all came out from there. Was off for 2 months. If you think you are at breaking point then you are. Try to get to see your doctor and get some help. It does get better. Good luck

go and see your GP or get a telephone appointment with your gp and talk on the phone about how you are feeling

Download something like calm on your phone

try and get a good bedtime routine

try and take some cardio exercise

but please pick up the phone and book an appointment, often we leave it far to long before we ask for help. You can ask for time out don't be afraid to do that

I've been off with stress 3 times. Two short term and once very long term. Sometimes it's taken my partner to point out that I'm not doing great.
I think the longer you live with this stuff the easier it becomes to spot the signs that you're at breaking point.
Talk to your GP and explain how you're feeling. If you're wondering if you're at breaking point you probably are or close to it. I wish you well.

Yes.

I broke down in front of my manager and he sent me home. I didn't go back for two months.

When I did go back, everything was even worse so after three weeks I handed in my notice along with a sick note and never went back. I never heard another thing from anyone at that job after that. It's been eight months now and nobody ever got in touch - not my manager - not even HR!

I'm much happier now