Hello TJ, If not working is going to make you feel worse then dont do it. Personally I was off work for more than 5 months, but I had different MH concerns than you. You see I had/have psychotic depression that flares up so I had to take time off work as I was very unwell, but as I got better I went back to work in August and I was feeling good about going back.Since then my depression has become overpowering at times and decided to job share for 3 months. Work 3 days one week and 2 the next. Its good but the money is really bad. You can't have it every way, right? Nobody can tell you whats best for you. Your wife is just trying to do whats best for you as is your med team. I always say to my husband that you are on the outside looking in. Maybe reduced hours for a while might help but if the work is piling up when you are off that is not going to help. Sometimes we can't see what's best for us when we are having MH difficulties. I am not saying this applies to you but I certainly couldn't see it myself. Let people help you.Best wishes.