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Considering self certifying from work due to stress and anxiety

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PurpleCat44 · 04/11/2024 20:05

I've been struggling for several weeks with my mental health. It's related to my partner, my job, my 4 hour long commute. It's getting worse and I feel really stressed.
I'm someone who's is used to pushing and getting things done however now at the age of 24 it's getting too much. My partner has just left for a holiday abroad so at the moment I'm on my own. My mum has offered I come back to her to help support me.
My work is short staffed and I have patients booked in with myself so I'll feel really guilty about taking it off. I'll feel bad telling my manager. I worked from home today but struggled to concentrate.I'd like to self certify this week and maybe get a sick note from the GP later if I’m still not ok.
I'm not sure if I should try to push through it though. I’ve only been in my current job about 3 months. I’m just so down and stressed. Any thoughts would be appreciated

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NoodleNuts · 07/11/2024 12:17

I would definitely take some time off whilst I considered whether I should be looking for another job.

You've only been in this role for 3 months and are already this stressed, is it the right job for you? Why do you have a 4 hours commute, how many days a week do you do that?

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