My job is causing me so much anxiety

[WarwickAlice]

My job has gone down the pan over the last 6 months or so. It is a long story, but essentially the management make such bad decisions and don't respect us as it's workforce that the company will probably go under soon, and that makes me very sad.

I am going on maternity leave in 6 weeks, but I'm struggling even to think about the birth and my new arrival because work is making me so anxious.

I walked out on Wednesday lunchtime because I just couldn't take any more. I was physically sick when I got home. The thought of going in on Monday makes me feel sick and makes my heart race.

I am planning an escape plan, but I obviously can't leave yet.

Is there anyone who has felt this way? If so, how did you overcome it? I feel so guilty for my little baby who really doesn't deserve all this stress but I really don't know how to calm down. 6 weeks feels like 6 years. I want to go to the doctor to get signed off for the baby's sake but I need to leave on good terms if I'm ever going to get a job ever again

Anyone?

I would sign off sick. No job is worth it. Jack it in if you can. I do feel gor you.

I too would get signed off. Been there, done that with the anxiety and really it's not worth it. They have to honour your maternity leave I presume (not sure of the law) and if you predict the company is going down the pan anyhow there may not be a job there for you to go back to anyhow? I can't see any benefit to riding it through the next six weeks to be honest

Thanks both. I was coming to the same conclusion, it's good to know I'm not being irrational. I think I will go to the doctors, and I'll mention this to my midwife when I see her tomorrow. I'm making some steps to start my own business too, so hopefully I can break free from this crap! Thanks so much for your reassurance xx

How did it go with the Drs and midwife OP? are you signed off now?