I have been very stressed and it is pouring into my work .

13 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 3,2024 at 5:06PM UTC

   You could take a Sabbatical (Time off without pay with high probability of getting your job back). Another option is to take a sick day and review how you are dealing with stress. Meditation or other option may be implemented depending on findings.

2. Christine RichmondOctober 7,2024 at 12:50PM UTC

   Managing super stressful life stuff is bound to bleed into your work. We're just human. Depending on the severity of what your experiencing, you could potentially begin with a therapist who can help you fully understand and navigate the stressors first, while still working - see if that helps. Then see how you feel about taking a leave. If you need to, and you still might - all the above advice is excellent. Hang in there. You're part of a great community.

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3. Elizabeth LaurieOctober 3,2024 at 5:09PM UTC

   Talk to your HR department. They should be able to explain the options, which vary depending on state, industry, employer, etc.

4. AnonymousOctober 3,2024 at 5:28PM UTC

   You need to do what you think you need to do. Partner with your leader and discuss and your HR support. Look at your company's processes and see if you can also learn it there too. Like an Employee Handbook, Benefits section, etc.

5. AnonymousOctober 3,2024 at 6:27PM UTC

   You can start with a visit to your Primary Care Physician and have him prescribe fmla leave and from there consult the company handbook to understand the process. You don't need to share too many personal details but the basics. Your doctors recommended or prescribed leave should be sufficient basis to grant the STD or FMLA.

   Further, if your Employer has an Employee ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, I would also look into that program's therapy allocation. You can usual get 4 or 5 sessions at no charge and then determine how to employ a more long term strategy to support your healing.

6. AnonymousOctober 4,2024 at 3:35PM UTC

   Find out what the companies LOA- leave of absence program looks like. If they have one work with your Doctor to align and implement a plan to use that for your situation. Good luck.

7. Elizabeth LaurieOctober 4,2024 at 7:30PM UTC

   Original poster said he/she was looking for advice on taking extended leave. HR or supervisor are the only people who can explain options at a specific company because rules vary widely. All any of us or the internet can do is explain general laws that might apply.

8. AnonymousOctober 5,2024 at 6:12PM UTC

   Your primary doctor can sign off on protected leave. FMLA doesn't apply to a lot of small businesses, but as long as it applies it covers up to 12 weeks of leave. It doesn't guarantee you'll get paid for all of the leave, just that you'll still have your job (or an equivalent position) when you go back. We can use sick leave and annual leave until it runs out. For some conditions we can apply for donated leave if we don't have enough, but it's not guaranteed.

9. AnonymousOctober 7,2024 at 12:52PM UTC

   Managing super stressful life stuff is bound to bleed into your work. We're just human. Depending on the severity of what your experiencing, you could potentially begin with a therapist who can help you fully understand and navigate the stressors first, while still working - see if that helps. Then see how you feel about taking a leave. If you need to, and you still might - all the above advice is excellent. Hang in there. You're part of a great community.

10. AnonymousOctober 7,2024 at 2:24PM UTC

    Contact your PCP (primary care physician). Mine was able to complete my FMLA paperwork and approved me for two weeks. During the two weeks, I started seeing a therapist.

11. Jackie RukaOctober 22,2024 at 2:55PM UTC

    As a life coach and behavior therapist who helps women who are stressed and require support and having navigated this myself from the corporate side, a visit to your healthcare provider and note requiring a short term disability or fmla is a good place to start. Short term disability holds your job while you attend to your health needs.

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12. AnonymousNovember 20,2024 at 6:13PM UTC

    You need doctors certification for this, get it and then they should assist as well with the paperwork to file things.

13. AnonymousNovember 20,2024 at 6:14PM UTC

    Get your doctors certification and they should also be able to assist you with filing the necessary paperwork.