Keep Calm and Write

[pinikir]

I am off work for the next two weeks. It's not for a holiday, that would be lovely. I am taking a break for mental health reasons. The doctor has told me to minimise anything that affects me and work was one of things getting me down. It feels weird admitting it, like I am weak or something. However it is the first step towards fixing things

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[pinikir]

*hugs forever*

[elizalavelle]

Mental health breaks are needed more and more as workplaces get more and more stressful due to cutbacks and other economic factors. When my contract ended at my last job and I was not renewed it was more of a saving grace than a negative thing... still being out of work months later isn't so great but I'm still not as down about it as I feel I should be because I was feeling terrible at work. Since being out of work I took off the weight I gained at my last job and I think I've taken off at least another 5lbs. I'm not displeased about that :)

I don't think there's often any one trigger that makes you feel that kind of need for a break. Definitely take it easy, listen to your body and as soon as you can find someone to talk to that ought to help too.

*hugs*

[pinikir]

I must say I feel able to relax a little. I realised I wasn't waking up paniacky, it really is amazing how a break from a job can help things.

[keeperofdestiny]

Darling you should never feel guilty about doing what you need to make your life better. Your own happiness and health should always come first. Xo

[pinikir]

*hugs* thanks, I don't even know if I am talking sense at the minute, I'm just trying to get it all out