Sim, sweetie. In the circumstances you are in, this is the best and most logical outcome, even though I think 5 weeks is even short in your situation. You need rest, a break from all of it. Next to the pain, your burn out level is really dangerous and as your dear friend worries me a lot. And I am talking from an experienced view. I have seen what it does to people.
So back to the Baby Steps Program (BSP) and the celery use. You were even the big initiator of that, remember? You motivated people with it. Things will be alright again. Trust me. But listen to your body and mind. And know that weed or gums do not solve everything. At best they mask, which I know is necessary as well. I hope you don't see this as lecturing. I care a lot for you. You are precious to your family, friends and so many others, so be precious to yourself as well.
All the rest is less important for now. Even though I never get the US system about being sick and not getting paid (it feels like being punished for being sick, while working your ass of for a company), financially solutions will be found as well. You have rode higher waves in the past. So accept this time out as a sign that something needs to happen to turn this around. At your age, with so much life and future ahead of you, you need positivism and strength back. This is a step. A good step. I am relieved the doctor saw that too.
You won't lose your job. You are a key assets to them. If there is one thing they will hopefully learn now, is that they now see how much work you do and what it means if you are not around. So also in that respect this is a test for them. Their problem, so don't even think of working from home in the meantime. Make your stubborn ass listen to your body. I mean that.
And that Screemfest sounds awesome. I would love to experience that! Have fun with Mini and Nef. It will be a great break! And forget blood pressure for the night..
Much love sweetheart. You'll get there! My utmost positive thoughts and prayers for your recovery. Always!