Thanks everyone for your helpful input. Saw my T today and with his support I was able to see that the best decision I can make right now is to use my medical certificate provided by my Rheumatologist that lasts till early April. This gives me more time to think and hopefully recover by then so I will be able to return to work hopefully only one day per week. If my employer cannot extend my medical leave past this week I will have to resign as my body is not ready to return to work. Hopefully this space for over two months plus a reduction in hours will reduce my stress enough and avoid triggering another severe episode.

I call my employer Friday so please send me good vibes if you can. I’m anxious about the call already. Thanks