Taking time off sick with anxiety/depression .

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I have been struggling lately , mostly with anxiety but I think I'm depressed too . It's hard to tell as I seem to have drifted into it .
I live alone , my family live in a different city . I started a new job a few months ago . I've been told that I'm doing well but I don't feel like it . I have been bullied while I have been there . Mostly gas lighting and making me second guess myself a lot.
Things have been a lot worse because of covid . I've seen a lot less of my friends and family . I spend way too much time alone over thinking and worrying .
I feel like I've hit a wall . Every day I dread going to work but I'm worried about not going .
I have rang the doctor today because I just can't face going to work . He is ringing me soon .
I have no idea how taking time off works . How long would I get off ? I'm still on probation at there . Could they sack me ?
I have a universal credit account open from when I swapped from a different job earlier in the year .
I would be on ssp and I live in a housing association flat . Does anyone know if I would get my rent paid etc ?
I appreciate I could just ring up and ask .
I just wondered if anyone had a similar experience and what happened ? Xxx

The Dr has called and given me a prescription for Setraline . He didn't give me a sick note . He said I can self certify for up to 4 weeks . I don't really know what to say to HR . If I had a letter I could just send it in . Has anyone self certified during these new covid rules ?

This won’t work well with you being on probation. They might not sack you but they probably won’t confirm you in post either. Perhaps you could take a week off and consider your options, start applying for other jobs?

I don’t think one week will cut it with depression, @SalsaLove

@MyrtlethePurpleTurtle

I don’t think one week will cut it with depression, *@SalsaLove*

I’m sure you’re right. I was just thinking it would be a start, but I suppose it will take longer for the medication to start working. I’ve experienced workplace bullying myself and I’m starting to think it’s a massive problem in society.

I think I would like to get my head straight and use the time to find another job . I don't think that I've ever had a job that I dread going to before .