I have been dealing with mental health lately, anxiety/panic attacks every night, fourth of july weekend, non stop cry and hyperventilating. Went to the hospital the 5th. I was In denial and having panic attacks constantly in ER, (I demanding to go home because I have a job and bills to take care of) they almost petitioned me. Had myself a weeklong grippy sock vacation and different medications. They say that I was active in treatment and decided I can go home. I have counseling and therapy all lined up. STILL having panic attacks but not as bad and not wanting to be unliving. Saw my psychiatrist and broke down in her office saying I can't be in this field and it causes me so much stress. She recommends NOT going back to work and is writing up a letter.
I have no idea what to tell my boss, I feel sick to my stomach about not giving two weeks, I feel everyone will be disappointed in me (family included) and that I feel guilty because of being Soo short staffed. Work has been supportive but I don't know.
Felt like I couldn't take time off to actually start to get help before it got to this point in time
Been work at a different center for 6 months before I left for a different daycare
Looong story short: feeling guilty about leaving to get myself healthy again (I know it's the right thing to do)
I WORK IN CHILDCARE