> I burned myself out once and it took at least 12 years to regain full productivity. Ouch. Took me two years. Six months completely out of work and then the r

> I burned myself out once and it took at least 12 years to regain full productivity. Ouch. Took me two years. Six months completely out of work and then the rest slowly building up to full time. My workplace bent over backwards to take care of me, which was fantastic. I don't know where you are based, but you may not be in a country where the employee has this level of protection. I would agree 100% - don't let it go that far.