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Medical leave for depression

Distractedgiraffelady
Distractedgiraffelady

So I have decided to take medical leave from my job to help myself recover from this depression. I work with little children in a behavioral health setting and it is just too difficult for me right now while I'm struggling with not getting consistent sleep, feeling exhausted, hard time concentrating ect. 



But not being able to go is making me feel bad too because I need structure. Anybody been through a similar season that can help make some semblance of a routine? 


Any other advice? 


I finally got maybe 5ish hours of sleep last night which was a help. 

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Ive had to take leave multiple times at multiple jobs. This is not a failure on your part. If you had covid would you feel guilty? You need to take care of YOU! I no longer work and it took me a while to find a routine. Make a list of things yo can do at home to pass time and be productive. FOr me I spend the earlier part of the day on hobbies and the second half on house chores and cooking. It works for me. Its about what works for YOU
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I have had to have a leave before and the best thing about it is that you concentrate on you and healing.... You don't have the added pressures and it can help a great deal.... Big hug..... xo
Maui1992
Maui1992
I have taken time off work for mental health issues and it was necessary. You could do an outpatient program that would give you structure to your day. You could also do some volunteer work while you recover if you pick something that's low stress and part-time
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