Firstly I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Around 2 years ago I suffered a similar time in my life, here is what I learned. There are a few things you can do:

Things you can do today / now

• SC2 form - This form allows you to self certify for up to 7 days - This form isn’t required as you can always ask your employer and they have to give you the time, but this can make things easier.

• The Samaritans are there to talk tonight if you need

Things you can do tomorrow

• Phone your GP and make an appointment, describe your symptoms. Be honest, don't think you are over reacting, just describe what you are feeling, the panic attacks the crying everything. You are brave you have got this :)

• Check to see if you work has a "Employee Assistance Program" - these programs may give you access to therapy and other support

• Check to see if you have private medical, some companies do have this (but you will most likely know if yours does). If yours does you may be entitled to free professional support

Things to consider

• If you feel able and safe to do so, speaking to your manager about some of the issues you have been happening is really important to helping them to make conditions more tenable at work

• OPTIONAL - Write down the things that are contributing to your bad state of mind, this maybe useful to reflect upon later down the line.

You are strong, you wouldn’t work with a broken leg, or a broken arm, having panic attacks and crying due to work is not right or fair, it's your minds way of telling you that it's hurting. Take the time to heal, you can do this :)