stress!!!!

[mothersmilkandherchickenseggs]

Iv been back at work fultime for 6 months previous to this i was stay at home mum for 5 years and loved it. everythin was fine to begin with, i get up at six drop kids off at 8 get to work for8.30 leave at 5.30 get home for 6. to begin with it was mad but liked it the job was good and i got on well with my co workers 4 weeks ago my job changed and in turn has resulted in a lot more pressure i havnt a clue how to do the job and im not getting any help, i stated just feeling irratable snapping at dh and the kids then it just got worse iv broken downa t work i worry all the time i cant sleep i cant eat my heart races amy chest hurts and i feel as thoughim always gasping for breath an im constantly on the verge of tears (if not in them) i handed in my notice on friday thinking that would make it all better, i was told i have to work 4 weeks notice it wasnt what i wanted but i htought it would be ok, i woke up at 1 o,clock this morning in a panic worring about work my heart started racing i got up at 6 got everyone ready and it wouldnt stop i was physically sick, iv called in sick and made a doctors appointment do you think he will sign me off i just cant cope with the idea of going back, iv never been like this befor and its really hard for iv always been a get on with it person head down heals in i hate feeling this way. My confidence is so low i think my doc wont believe me and i'll have to go back can someone please offer some kind reassuring words?

Sorry to hear you're feeling so terrible and your post stayed unanswered for so long. I'm sure your GP will understand you're not fit for work at the moment and then you'll have some breathing space to decide what to do next. Someone may be along who is better able to tell you your options in the workplace. Meanwhile try to relax and recover your strength. It is a classic cause of stress to be given tasks you can't achieve and poor or no guidance on them. Be kind to yourself. Sounds like you did very well in the first 6 months.

Ok I will try. Firstly, you have dealt with the situation by taking today off and contacting your dr. The vast majority of drs are not going to mess about trying to prevent people who claim to be as stressed as you from getting time off work- whats in it for them ifyswim?

Tell the dr everyone of the symptoms you have described above. Get your sick line and the notion that you will be forced to go back there if you truly know you can't will seem a lot less scary.

You are panicking. It will pass with each step you take to resolve it and you've just the dr appointment to get through now.

This will all be behind you soon x