Going back to work next week and dreading it

[Sunnyrainy]

I don't feel ready at all. My part time work request was declined so it will be 5 days full time (and v full on) , and I am in the process of splitting up from my partner.
Currently on anti-depressants and suffered from pnd, and thought of leaving my ds (11 months) and facing the daily commute right now seems overwhelming.

I wish I had taken the extra month that I am entitled too, as I feel I need a little more time, at least to allow myself some breathing space to find a part time job and recover from all the other crap that is going on in my life right now. Even going to shops/making tea is a mission right now I feel so bad!
Wondered if it was too late to delay my return, I believe you need to give 28 days notice but what if you don't? Would I lose my job?

I'm not sure about the legalities of giving notice, but I feel for you. I have been back at work since mid Sept, I have PND and on ad's too. I explained the situation before I went back, and said I didn't feel ready for full time work. They made it clear that I was expected to return to my full time job, and although didn't refuse to consider me going pt made it clear it would be unlikely. I took the full twelve months off, and am using my accrued holiday to shorten my working week. At the moment it is ok, but stressful. I am dreading returning full time. Will you be putting your l.o in nursery? I have found that isn't as horrific as I thought, although my DD isn't in full time. PND deffo makes things trickier. Could you get a doctor to sign you off work on mental health/stress to buy some breathing space?