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Depression, feel guilty as need to go off sick

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Kowalczyk · 22/03/2021 21:50

Just that really.. Struggling with depression and stress to the point its taking over my life. On waiting list for counselling.
Have recently taken annual leave to try to rest but not feeling any better. My manager knows I've been depressed and has been trying to support me as best as possible, but I feel I need a complete break. Aibu to feel guilty to consider time off with a sicknote? I work across 4 different sites so my absence could inconvenience 4 different teams😔

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Leftturnstraightahead · 23/03/2021 11:23

Can you speak to your company about paying for counselling - might be cheaper, better for you and them for you to get help promptly.

Fyredraca · 23/03/2021 11:29

Yabu to feel guilty but it's understandable.
You need to be off if you are unwell. Please get signed off and take the time to rest and get to a better place with your mental health. I hope you feel better soon Flowers

MirandaWestsNewBFF · 24/03/2021 17:55

They’ll manage without you, just like they would if your lottery numbers came up and you resigned tomorrow. If you need this time to recover, take it.

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