Mental health issues prompting re-evaluation

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Hi all

This is the second time I've posted on this thread. The first time was a few months back and everyone was lovely and supportive. I hope I can get more support this time!

I'm suffering from mental health issues (recovering from a serious case of exhaustion/ anxiety) and have been steadily improving. However my workplace doesn't seem responding to my situation and I need to keep reminding them. There is no occupational health, etc. Although I'm usually a hard worker and can do my job well, the workload is setting back my recovery again and again.

My GP has suggested that I may need reassess my situation of things don't improve, so I can focus on my health. However, I have no partner to support me financially, and can't afford to retrain and start again on a lower salary. Also, to cover my bills, I can't afford to go part-time. I do like my workplace but my hand may be forced.

As single person, my choices are limited. Having said that I have no children (I'm gatecrashing the party here, ladies) or other dependents.

I've researched applying for benefits, but my chances are gloomy.

Has anyone else been through this dilemma? How did you get through it? Thank you!

Sorry to read that you're struggling, OP

I've recently walked out of work myself - single, no savings, no option to retrain, facing a future on perhaps half my previous salary. I'm just trying to remind myself that at least this way I will have a future - my work was making me iller and iller.

I'm currently staying with family - which exacerbates some of my issues, but not to the extent work did - looking for jobs that include accomodation. I'm hoping I'll look back in ten years time and see this as a valuable turning point - but I won't deny that it's very, very hard right now, in all sorts of ways. I'm sending you some And - only you can figure out what's an option right now. Is there anyway to cut your bills? Any equity in your home if you are a home owner? Anyone you could stay with for breathing space if you quit your current job?

Hi Hefzi

Sorry to read about your own struggles and I sincerely hope you find the right job for you. Have you looked into housekeeping/ estate management work? Often reasonably paid and comes with accommodation. Or would you consider moving abroad to a country where live-in jobs are more common?

Thanks for your encouragement. I don't own a property so have no equity.

I have no one else to stay with unless I sleep on sofas. I'm too old for that and need to sleep well at night. And I've lived in house shares most of my adult life to cut costs - I really don't want to do that again as people are usually a lot younger (and louder)!

Good luck and thank you for the and .