Bit of a random question. How would you broach this?

[Whichwhatnow]

i have multiple mental and physical health issues that are really affecting my ability to function in life/work. I feel like I really need some time out just to reset and have some specialist therapy {EMDR} and have been looking at some residential centres overseas for around 6 weeks. I just don't really know how to raise this with my lovely boss? Any advice? I am the breadwinner so I can't afford to lose this job...

This. Also get yourself a support worker at women's aid.

Sorry OP that you are going through this.

And I agree with PPs about booking sick leave.

So sorry to hear you're struggling. I would get GP to sign you off for the required time. Then set a meeting with boss. Explain you will be taking sick/personal leave for XX weeks as you have medical treatment scheduled. Explain you will not be contactable during this time. Don't ask for the time off - explain that is what's happening.

And I'm not trying to pile on, as this isn't what you've asked, but might your mental health improve dramatically if you didn't have such a sorry excuse for a husband dragging you down?

I suspect she may already be in hospital. She's mentioned that she's sectioned after a suicide plan, suspects her DH is trying to off her, apparently has pus pouring from her eyes and blood from her nose for 6 days whilst making plans to travel overseas, yet is wondering how to tell her boss she's unwell. She's also ignoring any sensible advice about getting signed off and is determinedly living with a cocklodger even though he makes her miserable.

You don't need your husband. You're funding everything. Leave him. Make a plan and do it. You'll be so much happier. Leaving him should be the first step of your plan (although the retreat sounds good too).

@BlueSkyAndButterflies ah yes , I thought she was talking about in the past. Makes sense now I think about it.