I’m in talks about taking a few months unpaid Leave of Absence pretty much specifically for my physical and mental health, and I’m already torn as to if it’s a good idea. But I should trust myself in that I wouldn’t have asked if I didn’t need it. I feel like I’ve given up since I can’t tough it out.

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Can you still maintain your pay under FMLA? That might help alleviate some stress. You are not giving up; you are putting yourself first and that is brave as all get out. I’m proud of you for recognizing help. It’s never giving up, it’s fighting for yourself ❤️

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I took 2 months off, granted it was because I admitted myself into the hospital, but it was the best decision of my life. I received so much healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well as healing between myself and loved ones. Take the LOA, your body is reliving you to. The brain does everything it can to survive.

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I’m on my first day of leave for mental health / burnout. It feels so good.

Imagine how you’ll feel once you have a bit of space & freedom to recuperate. You can do this!

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Thank you both, I actually really needed this

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