Has anyone taken time off work due to mental/emotional issues surrounding infertility and/or treatment?

(As in not time off for actual procedures or appointments but for your own mental health.)

I feel like I'm almost at the point of needing time off to reset/work through this mentally or I'll lose my mind 😖

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I’m a big believer in mental health days. Even if it doesn’t pertain to fertility. It could make a huge difference in your performance at work. Personally I haven’t needed it yet, but I’m also a teacher and went through a lot during summer when I was off work anyway.

I have not, but I am considering taking time off. Mainly to ensure that I can relax and not be stressed because of work.

Yes the stress with both work and infertility is a bad mix.
I feel like continuing as-is will negatively impact either my work or my health at this rate but worried about taking time off in case people think I'm being OTT and dramatic?

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