Taking mental health days from work

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Mar 31 min read

Finally told my boss I needed to take some mental health days. Felt weird saying it out loud because I've never done that before. But I've been running on empty and my brain just needed a break. Spent the day at home, went for a walk, didn't check email. It sounds simple but it actually helped reset my nervous system. Don't think I realized how much I needed permission to stop and breathe for a minute.

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CCarlosNew DadMar 4

This is huge. A lot of us need permission to do this and it sounds like you gave it to yourself. Your boss should understand that a dad taking care of his mental health means he's more productive when he's actually there.

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TTravis N.RegularMar 4

Saying it out loud is the hardest part but you did it. Mental health days should be treated like any other sick day because your brain matters just as much as your body.

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CCarlosNew DadMar 5

Good on you for actually saying it. Taking mental health days used to feel like admitting defeat but it's the opposite. You're taking care of yourself so you can be better for your family.

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