Currently on my 9th day off sick with depression, chronic insomnia, fatigue - all of which are work related, though I haven't disclosed this to my manager or doctor for fear of getting fucked over upon my eventual return. Been doing this shitty dead end job for a decade, it has generally been ok but has recently become a toxic hellhole filled with back stabbers and war mongers. 6 months full pay, I'd like to take that entire time off but doing so is already proving difficult. Placed on antidepressants by doctor which have only made me worse, plus gp (I'm in the UK) has only signed me off until Friday and encouraged me to return to work as "being around people will help me"... Some people sure, but not 75% of the people I have to work with.

No qualifications, minimal savings - if I quit I am fucked. I'd be homeless, and would have to wait 26+ weeks to receive any kind of benefits, and those are a joke. I hate feeling so trapped.

Want to do an access to higher education course in September which would get me in to university the following year, it lasts 9 months but I'd get no financial support until starting uni. I'd have to downsize to shared accommodation (despise it) as I wouldn't be able to afford my current place (a box sized studio).

I don't know what the fuck to do