Taking time off for stress

[ImFree2doasiwant]

What do you say when you phone in sick? I can't come in because I'm too stressed??

I'm not sure if I can do this, but am struggling . It's not just work that is hard atm, but work is the only thing I can take a break from.

Do I need to go into detail about what I'm struggling with?

Is one day off going to fix it? Might be better to have a chat with your GP? You could just say to work you’re not coping and going to arrange a GP appointment and will keep them updated.

No, 1 day off will definitely not fix it. I feel like I am at breaking point I have 2 small children , an abusive husband I'm divorcing (it's not going well, heralded up his efforts to intimate abd bully me) a stressful job with more than double case load. I can't cope. Yes I will see the Gp thank you.

I took a week off recently and didn't explain why I just said I was unwell. You don't need to give details . It helped .

I've also divorced an abusive husband and you will get there, but it did feel impossible and never ending at times !

Also, anxiety. It's affecting my work. I'm worried about calling people. Putting things off.

@stillherenow thank you. I just can't wait til itsover. He's being so vindictive.

You don't need a sick note for the first week - so I would just say something like a stomach bug for now, and go and see your GP and ask to be signed off in the meantime.

Hugs for you x

Thank you. I'm normally quite resilient, but just feel so overwhelmed.

Believe me I've been there!

It's horrible but get yourself some breathing space. My GP was fantastic and more than happy to sign me off while I got better.

Don't be afraid to ask for medication either - I got sleeping pills and propranolol for anxiety and both helped tremendously. Once I was sleeping properly things became so much easier to deal with!

Thank you. Its just so relentless. Felt slightly more positive after an email from the solicitor an a lovely day with the children. Got home to a letter from his solicitor. 😔

There was a really good series of threads on here by The Formidable Mrs
C (who still posts) who had the most awful divorce - I found these helpful