Health stuff (beyond anxiety and depression) getting me down. Want to take med leave (dr has said yes), but am afraid of internal politics and YE. Need courage to go through with it

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Just came back from 6 months med leave. Saved my life. So many other people reached to tell me "me too" or "I wished I did it". Management took responsibilities and made sure the comeback was easy.

Everything is going to be ok.

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Thank you. I hope. This would be my second med LoA

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Sending you courage! I took 3 weeks off as a consultant for medical leave, two senior managers reached out to tell me they had gone through the same. Your health is more important.

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It’s my second med leave in three years...

Have been through similar and continue to do so, let us know how you navigate once you go through with the request.

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Firm wise, that is what I’m most curious about. Good job on pulling the trigger.

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You need to focus on you and not job. Get healthy. I took almost 6 months.

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Thank you. I need to hear this. I feel like my spouse is mad at me. I left work early today and had a panic attack. My spouse had to leave the room bc “my vibes were too depressing.” I guess they’re being supportive?

For D people, politically, what do I need to do for YE?

Part of me is already regretting this...

That has been me for the last month and I finally pulled the trigger. I loved my project and team. I cried so hard.

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