Get signed off?

[purpleme12]

I've never been signed off before.
Do you just ring the doctors and say you want to be and then they do it and send it to your manager?
How does it work?

I got signed off during lock down one. It was my first time so I didn't really know what to ask either. The first time, a doctor called me back and asked to discuss my issues and coping strategies. I was a bit deflated. The second time I said I can't face work anymore. Can I be signed off and they sent me a note via a text.

You need to tell that what you need and why you need it.

I hope it help

@purpleme12

i can't change my hours it's a place where people call in she's 7

7? Meh, I’d ease up on yourself there op. Take a couple of days off sick for a long weekend together, duvet days and lots of rest and then ease off whilst you work during the day or ask for some more time off.

Look after yourself

What about parental leave? At my work people can claim parental leave for reasons like this. Look at work leave policies.

7?
I would let her watch a nature documentary. YouTube a bit of maths, read a chapter and write 1 paragraph then do some drawing or colouring in
Does that sound doable? You aren’t a teacher and can’t be expected to follow a curriculum. Make things as easy for yourself as possible
And seriously, both of you have a duvet day tomorrow

what do i say to work if i call in
that i can't cope?

That you are unwell and will be making a dr appointment?

Alternatively you need to try to access support to make it work - school, friends etc. Is dd your only child ?

You sound at breaking point op.
There's no shame in admitting your struggling.
You can self cert sickness for 7 days, if you need to them phone work and be honest with them. You're overwhelmed, you can't concentrate, etc.

Then phone the doctors and discuss how you feel, they are usually very sympathetic

You don't need to tell work why you are off - just let them know that you won't be in and are waiting for a Drs appointment.

It sounds really tough OP. Honestly, just leave the school work. Something has to give here and it's better that it's the schoolwork than your job. Your DD is 7, she'll be fine.

Sign yourself off for a week and just chill out. It's hard when you're trying to do everything by yourself. Just remember, you're doing a great job and it's ok to take some time off if you need too.

It sounds like you may need to be signed off with stress. Totally understandable at the moment. Make sure you explain to your GP exactly how you are feeling, don't be tempted to put a brave face on it. You can't pour from an empty cup so make yourself the priority here.

@purpleme12

what do i say to work if i call in that i can't cope?

If it’s just 1 day just say you are unwell If they insist on details just be vague with upset stomach or headache or something.