Burn out at work guilt anyone?

[SanctusInDistress]

I’m burnt out. I know it, everybody around me knows it. I’ve taken one day off (today) and I’m completely paranoid I’m going to be fired and that I’ve let the org down and that I’m a massive failure. I’m crying all day and I can’t eat. I have a good salary and pension and now I’m terrified I’m going to lose it all and get sacked if my doctor signs me off with stress. I called the GP earlier to ask if I can be signed off for a bit to give me breathing space and they are going to call me back and now I’m regretting it and wishing I hadn’t.

AIBU?

you can speak to your GP.
You can ask to be signed as 'may be able to work' and even when signed off you can still go back to work

Youre not a failure. its better to be recovering at home than trying to work when youre not able to

Is it your job that has burnt you out? If that is the case, the company has failed you, you are not a failure. Talk to the GP, take some time out and try to reflect properly on why you are feeling burnt out. When you can, come back here and you'll get some good advice on how to tackle things at work.

At this point, even a good salary and pension are not worth destroying your health. You need to protect your health.

Please don't feel guilty. I have been in your position. I self-certified sick for a week and then was signed off by the Dr for more time. Really your work need to be supportive of you. It's better that you take time off now rather than making yourself worse and needing more time off later. It's in yours and theirs best interests to allow you some time to breathe and get your self back together. I don't believe they can sack you for this instance alone. Ultimately you need to put yourself first. This isn't going to go away unless you take some time to do what you need, to rest and recover. Wishing you all the best xx