Taking my first mental health day in years

J

5d ago1 min read

Called in sick to work today but I'm not actually sick. Just needed a day where I wasn't "on" for anyone. Wife is handling the school runs, I'm sitting in the garage with coffee and nobody needs anything from me. Feels weird and kinda selfish but also necessary. Why is it so hard for dads to just take time for ourselves? Been stressed for months and just pushing through. Thinking maybe I should do this once a month at minimum.

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TTobias K.Regular4d ago

Good for you. Seriously. I feel guilty even thinking about calling in just to breathe but we all need that reset sometimes. You can't pour from an empty cup.

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VVincentRegular4d ago

Taking a mental health day is just as important as taking a sick day. Don't beat yourself up about it. Your kids need you at your best, not running on fumes.

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EEdRegular5d ago

You should do this more often. Being 'on' all the time as a working dad is a recipe for burnout. Your boss will survive without you for one day.

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TTony M.Regular3d ago

This needs to be normalized more. The 'on' mode is exhausting. Did you end up doing anything special or just resting?

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