I work as a nurse on a very busy ward. I'm relatively newly qualified, having only been in the job for 5 months. I've already had burnout related sick leave back in November but managed to get back on track. I've now been signed off for a couple of weeks but think this may take longer to overcome. I may need a whole month. I'm mentally and physically spent, sleep has been terrible, have been alternating between shutdowns and meltdowns and executive function has gone out the window. On top of this, my relationship is very much on the rocks and probably will be ending soon.
I'm seriously considering handing in my notice and leaving the profession altogether. My employer is not aware of my diagnosis because I'm worried about the stigma etc. I can't see what accommodations they can pit in place anyway.
I spoke to my manager and I tried to explain to her as much as I could about how I'm feeling. I have messed up a bit because i had a couple of days off and then said i would be in the next day but then i didn't come in because i still felt unwell. I had had no sleep and also didn't give them the 2 hours notice they ask for when I called. It was my executive function issues.. She said that she's worried that I'm losing credibility with the rest of the team and I get what she'ssaying but it'smade me feelworse about goingback in. I already feel like the odd one out (story of my life) .
I feel like I've picked the wrong career but I don't what other job I could do
