hi emma,
now that you've explained your work situation, i can understand why you are not sure if you can keep working. that is a lot of pressure and stress. though i don't take off much time, just knowing i can if i have to, is reassuring. i don't know exactly what you do, and don't know how much you enjoy your job, but if i had to work under those circumstances, i'd probably find another job with more flexibility, if i still wanted to work. i do like to be able to work for all the obvious reasons and am just glad that the combination of my job and my health allow me to do so.
sue