Thank you both for the advice.

Yes I do have a doctor's certificate to excuse my time off.

My last job I took a week off as I was very stressed and emotional and because I was still in the 6 month probation period, there was no job to go back too.

I feel like I really need to keep my cool and not let work know what's going on as most times it seems like it's worse. Although trying not to play the victim, all poor little old me wants is some compassion and caring that I'm not well and don't need critical emails about all the things me and the team are doing wrong. How about a how are you feeling? Is there anything I can do to help as you must have a lot to catch up on.

Wow PC is amazing. I feel so much more clarity being able to write things down and share. Better than dreaming and thinking the worst!