Could i be signed off work for this?

[Grievingmum123]

I had a massive anxiety attack second time in a row in the middle of the night. My dad died about a year ago. I thought I was doing well in the beginning, and then came Christmas and New Year. Celebrations went by without him and ever since I have been feeling awful. I can't sleep, I have no appetite, I don't enjoy anything. Been snappy with DH. I feel as though my mental health has been progressively declining. My results at work are excellent because I numb myself with work but this morning I have no motivation and can't stop crying. Would it be fair to ask to get signed off from work? i keep telling myself that I need to get on with it, but I'm not sure this is average anxiety any more

You need to talk to a GP anyway to ask for some help dealing with this, so maybe bring it up with them at the end of the appointment and ask if they think time off will be helpful or not.

I'm really sorry for the loss of your dad. Xx
I agree with the previous poster: go and see your GP and see if they have any ideas generally (maybe some talking therapies to help you navigate your grief?) and also whether they think being signed off work would be helpful. Good luck x

Self certify for a week and see how you feel. If you still don't feel able to work after that then speak to your GP.

You poor love. Grief can often hit much later than you expect, especially if you spent the immediate aftermath trying to juggle everything and support others through it.

Absolutely reasonable to get signed off - call in sick now, or let them know you're unwell and won't be finishing the day if you've already started work, and take some time to go home and look after yourself. Contact your GP and ask for an appointment to discuss what's been going on, and they should be able to provide more support. They'll be able to discuss a note to sign you off for longer than the 1 week you can self certify.

Please be kind to yourself and don't feel guilty for taking the time off, or like how your feeling isn't worthy of being away from work - it absolutely is!

Please be kind to yourself and don't feel guilty for taking the time off, or like how your feeling isn't worthy of being away from work - it absolutely is!

This x 1000 xx