Have had a history of anxiety and depression, flared up again in the past few weeks. Went to my Psychiatrist and explained that I’m really struggling and want to take STD from work to get things under control, esp. since work causes most of the anxiety. He said he can only approve 2 weeks, I was looking for longer - any advice?

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Get a new doctor— if I ever told my doctor I needed a note like that the next question would be “how long would you like me to write it for” and whatever answer I give he would write it down no more questions asked.

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Thanks. I thought about doing this, but wouldn’t a new doctor be hesitant to write me a multi-week leave if I’ve barely been under their care?

Take the two weeks and then find a therapist to extend it if possible! It’s totally worth it

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He mentioned anything longer than two weeks would have to be recommended from a therapist.

Start seeing a therapist today even if you haven’t made your decision yet

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