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Taking time off work

User Profile: BorahaeAndHappiness
BorahaeAndHappiness May 24th, 2023

Hi everyone. I decided to take a leave of absence from work because my mental health is really bad right now. My anxiety and depression are very bad especially my anxiety. It almost feels like my soul was ripped out and replaced with anxiety instead if that makes any sense.



Anyway, I have some plans for what to do on my time off but would like more ideas. I'd like ideas to help me heal during this time. I already have plans to see a doctor so please don't say that. 😊 I'm looking for other things right now that don't have to do with a doctor or medicine.


Ideas so far...


Get outside


Meditate


Read bible


Read a book


Listen to music


Go to my happy places (libraries or bookstores)



What other ideas do you have?



Thanks 😊



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User Profile: Hiiamanonymous
Hiiamanonymous October 12th

@BorahaeAndHappiness

Hey, Im so glad you are taking some time off...work can be veryyyy anxiety inducing sometimes.
All of the ideas you gave are super calming <3
I have a few suggestions if you are still open to them!

I personally love painting :D
it could be really fun to try that

crochetting or knitting is also really fun lol.

and if you are into music, I have a few very calm ones
Bout it (the instrumental loop)
Golden Brown
White mustang
Into it (chase atlantic)
iris (velours)

so yea!
I hope you find the relaxation you are looking for :D
good luck

User Profile: SmoothOpertor55
SmoothOpertor55 October 13th

Hey @BorahaeAndHappiness. I am really happy that your'e priortizing your mentail health. I wish that your small vacations may be filled with lot of happiness.

Also I understand dealing with severe anxiety is not an easy thing. As your'e already getting tips like meditation and reading a book so I would recommend you to write. Write what you feel or maybe record yourself saying it if you don't feel like writing. 

User Profile: Neyix
Neyix Friday

@BorahaeAndHappiness

Making time for yourself and your mental health takes a lot of courage and is a big step towards healing. (: