To just give up after a crappy week

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Just really feeling I've reached the end of my line/tether/patience, can't even find the right word!
Been a crappy week of being told DD has numerous issues which are pretty bad. Work is just constantly understaffed yet we constantly get told we're not reaching our targets etc despite never being able to do our own work because we're covering for everyone else. House is a complete bloody tip because I'm working all hours and when I'm not I'm looking after my two DC 6&5 so I have no time to get anything done. Money is just a constant worry for me and DH.
My mental health just feels like it's gone to pot. I've burst in to tears 3 times at work this week for no other reason than I'm just absolutely bloody exhausted!
I feel like just walking out today, going tans lying down and not getting back up. The only thing keeping me going is my DC and how much they need me.

Sorry just needed to voice what's going on around my head.

Anybody?

Hi OP.

So sorry you are going through this at the moment you are not alone. I recently had an awful few months and as off yesterday, handed in my notice with no other job to go too as I was miserable. Are you currently in a position where you are able to take time off work eg savings etc? What is it you currently do?

I've advised employees in the past at this stage to get a doctor's appt (I know...you might have to cry on the phone) and get signed off. You can't carry on so whatever the consequences of that at least you've had some head space.

Thanks both. I work in education and it's really not an option to have time off at the moment because we are so badly short staffed. Hoping a few days at the weekend will be enough to recharge and start a fresh on Monday. Once I've got tomorrow out of the way!

I think you should get signed off for a little while.

Short staff isn't your problem. And by covering for others, it won't solve the issue as management think you are coping. And you'll run yourself further into the ground.

I agree with this. It sounds like you are quite close to burnout. Prioritise your health over your shitty employer.