My mental health is declining so low because of work. I really want to take a long break or quit because I honestly feel like I can’t handle this pressure. I have a call with a therapist (first call) tomorrow and I hope to get some good advice there. I just have never felt this low before in my life and am scared for my mental health. Anyone feeling this way?

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It's as if I wrote this post. I know it doesn't help but you are not alone. I truly hope you find some release and guidance with your therapist - things can only get better!

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Your not alone, definately. I feel no connection or comradary with the people I work with! They are all stuck up and ass kissers. I'm sure some of it is my negative attitude, but in my 30+ years I've never felt like such a loser or excluded. It seems like all my hard work and efforts aren't appreciated. Time to move on. My depression and anxiety have been off the charts! I went to my family doctor who I get my meds from and he referred me to a psychologist. This was a week ago and haven't heard from them. I will keep taking deep breaths, get my resume out there and see where the cards fall. This too shall pass, I know. But damn! When will it pass?

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I feel like this 4 out of 5 days a week. I just come home and want to hide in my room. I beat myself up for being weak and thin skinned. Acknowledge that your situation sucks, but you don't. Try to carve out time to do something that makes you happy, and never stop looking for a better fit.

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Thanks for sharing & also the advice. I feel you and you’re not alone!!

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Now might be a good time to take some long term time off with the cover of the holidays. If you take off the first 3 weeks in December, that gives you 6 weeks of uninterrupted you time, with minimal vacation / LOA implications! You CAN take a medical leave of absence for mental heth

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I feel the same way. There is some small comfort in knowing we’re not alone. I have to wait 3 weeks until I can get in to see a therapist and I honestly don’t know how I’m going to hold on. Every day is a struggle to get out of bed. But somehow we will...we have to.

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You are not alone. In all seriousness try and work in the sunshine. It has really helped me.

Also check your diet and make sure that you are on basic multivitamins. Little things can make a huge difference.

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Don’t let that make you feel incompetent, especially in subject matter outside your comfort zone .

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I am so glad you are getting started with a therapist. Lots of things can cause these feelings including vitamin deficiencies and lack of sleep. Other things too of course but you want to rule out the basics. Let me know if you want to chat.

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How did your first call with the therapist go Technology Consultant? Hope you're feeling slightly brighter!

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Thats great, so glad to hear! :)

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Same here, considering to go on short term disability leave.

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Same. I’m not sure how to get it though. Do we talk to our primary care doctor?

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