Took a mental health day yesterday and it changed my perspective

1d ago1 min read

I've been running on fumes for like 3 months. Work was crazy, kids were crazy, wife was stressed, I was just constantly in survival mode. Yesterday I just told everyone I needed to sit this one out. Took the day completely off, didn't do anything productive, just existed for a bit. Read a book, went for a walk, didn't check my email. I woke up today feeling like a different person. Not magically fixed but like I remember what it feels like to breathe. If you're burned out I'm telling you it's worth taking a day. Your family will survive a day without you being 'on'.

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AAaron T.New Dad1d ago

Man, I'm really glad you took that day. Six months in and I can already feel the pressure building, so hearing that a mental health day actually helped is encouraging. How are you feeling today?

WWade G.Regular1d ago

Three months is a long time to be running on empty. Respect for recognizing that and actually doing something about it instead of just pushing through.

JJasonRegular1d ago

Survival mode is real and it sounds like you needed that reset. With co-parenting my daughter between two houses it's easy to run myself into the ground, so I get it. Glad you're taking care of yourself.