On Monday my psychiatrist put me on medical leave for severe anxiety, social anxiety, depression, ptsd, autism, and ocd (on the note she wrote severe anxiety and mood disturbance.)

I told work on Monday, and gave them the note. My manager asked me to finish my week (shifts Monday, Tuesday, and then tomorrow - Friday.)

I am completely stressed now over applying for EI, as well as for the loss of income.

I have been extremely stressed over work. Every day for several hours before going in, my anxiety has been as if I were about to face a firing squad. It doesn't lessen much as I am there because I work at the front desk of a motel, and have to deal with guests, complaints, and the phone. When I am not busy with that, I have to find other things to do (cleaning, etc.) which is also very stressful for me.

I know I can't stay there, but I did need the income.

Anyway, I wasn't sure if I should have applied for medical EI, or regular EI - or if I go for medical, can I get regular if I can't go back to work?

I also wasn't sure if I should claim to be off work from the 22nd (Monday) when the note was written, and I handed it in - or the 26th, which is my last shift because they asked me to finish the week.

I tried to send a comment, but they wouldn't take my email to reply. I wanted to email, but there was no address. They had their phone number on the site, which I called (despite my phone anxiety which left me rocking bad) but it just told me to apply online.

I ended up applying starting the 22nd, thinking I should claim the 2 days pay I will make since then. I applied for medical EI because it was my psychiatrist and not my work that was the reason for leaving.

Also it asked for weeks of highest pay - only I get paid biweekly. How do I find out my highest weekly? It wouldn't be half, as some weeks I work a lot more than others.

I am really stressed out about all of this - as well as what job to look for when my leave runs out because my psychiatrist doesn't want me to go back working with the public (working with any people in the room/office is too much for me, really.)

Please help.