Hi Rocked I would urge you to take the meds - they usually take about 14 days to really kick in and can often upset your tummy whilst you are getting used to them - therefore you MUST eat something. If you can't, then please drink milk, it will prepare your stomach to absorb them more easily.
As for a month off work, speaking with my medical hat on, I totally disagree. I think that you should force yourself to remain at work and in as normal a routine as you possibly can - I know that you are not going to feel like it right now and I do think that a couple of days off is a good idea but there are plenty of good and most positive reasons for attending:
1 It's NORMAL and that's what you need right now, normality 2 Folk there will support you 3 It will occupy your mind and give you a 'holiday' from your problems 4 You will continue to earn - not only money, but respect - respect from your family, friends, colleagues and most of all, SELF-respect 5 Your employer will thank you for it - especially if they know what's happening in your life.
If you can just hold your head above water without making too many mistakes, then you should be there. It's only if you are falling apart that you should stay home. Believe me. You won't be comfortable with it but it WILL pay dividends.
Good luck.
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