My dad has been diagnosed with incurable cancer, we found out about 6 weeks ago. I’ve been powering through, I’ve had days where I’ve cried loads then days where I’ve felt quite logical about it all. I’ve still been going to work but have been doing the minimum and don’t feel focused or present at all.
Over the weekend my anxiety really heightened and I had a panic attack for the first time in years, I’ve spoken with my doctor today and I’ve been signed off for 2 weeks. I know I need these 2 weeks to give myself some head space, as my friends have you ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’ but I can’t help but feel so guilty and worried about what work will say/think. My rational head knows I need this time and it’s completely valid to feel this way, I just can’t help but feel guilty.
anyone else had this?
