Time off work

[Pumba3]

ey, I don’t know what I hope to get from posting this but I feel utterly lost and don’t know where else to turn. Basically, due to a catalogue of reasons, I have been signed off from work and put on Diazepam, my issue is should I take the time off work or just take the tablets and plough on? I have four young children, am basically sofa surfing with them at the moment and one of my kids has just been in hospital due to illness. I can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel but I need to get a grip. I’m worried my employers will dismiss me as I’ve only been working for them for a year and I had time off 6 months ago for a burst appendix. What do I do, I feel utterly lost and whilst I don’t feel suicidal I’m not sure I’m the best person to be looking after my kids. Has anyone else come through something like this? Would you just crack on with work and hope for the best? X

It depends. Is work adding to your stress levels or is your job not stressful and a welcome break for adult company? After childcare costs how much better off are you? Is work the answer to improve your mental health and provide a financial way out of your current situation? Or is it added stress to your already stressful situation and taking too much time away from your kids and putting outgoing up with childcare? Sit down with a list of pros and cons of stopping work and follow your gut instinct. Hope things get better for u soon. Good luck

Hi, thanks for responding. My job is demanding but under normal circumstances I can tolerate the stress. I want to work but I feel so overwhelmed with everything that is going on I can’t stop crying. My children are picking up on it and I feel like I’m letting them down. My family want me to take a step back but I feel like a failure, utterly shattered. Xx