I don't think I can go to work anymore.

Man, this sucks. I know how it is like, way too well to be honest. I know it doesn't help but i just want to say you aren't the only one going through something like this.

Recently i had a mental breakdown at work and tried to quit because of my depression. My job isn't even that terrible but it was burning me out because i was stressing myself since things are half assed a lot there and i'm not learning anything anymore, it feels like i'm wasting all my time there. I became less and less productive and the pressure i put on myself grew everyday until it reached a breaking point. I opened up with my boss when i tried to quit and she convinced me to take 10 days of medical leave. Then when i came back last week i thought i was okay but broke down crying two times in the bathroom on the first day back. The next day i simply didn't go to work. I talked with my boss again and this time i transfered my remaining vacation days to count from the day i didn't go. She made an appointment for me with a friend psychologist of hers and that's what i'll be doing during this "off" period to see if i can find some resolution. I'm already set on quitting after it but maybe the therapy puts sense in my mind. Fortunately i too live with my parents and am in a favorable economical position that would allow me to quit. I'm sorry to hear you can't do that because your situation is different.

Did you try therapy? Maybe give it a try... I can't say it will solve your issues, but at least try it. That's what i'm doing and i'm hopeful it will help me get through this.

This shit is hard but don't give up bro and hurting yourself is not a solution at all. Sorry if this became more of a rant than it was helpful.

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