FMLA/Short-Term Disability.

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April 3,2023 at 5:47PM UTC

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FMLA/Short-Term Disability.

I recently had to go on fmla and short-term disability due to severe anxiety, chronic pain, ptsd, and major depressive disorder. Has anyone had to take time off work and what experience you had.

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AnonymousApril 3,2023 at 5:53PM UTC
Years ago, I did FMLA and absolutely loved doing that for myself as it was a time to rest and heal. It was wonderful being away from a toxic environment and free from a place
where I was no longer in alignment. It felt good to be taken care of by my naturopathic physician and be at home in peace and quiet and it also felt good to put myself first for once. I could see the physicians that I needed to see and not be subjected to gossip and inquisitive/insensitive people in my business when they needed to really focus on their own work.
During this time of rest, I didn't stress at all and allowed ideas for the next stage of my life to show up.
AnonymousApril 3,2023 at 6:03PM UTC
I just took advantage of a 2 month rest due to a layoff. I received a nice severance package so instead of jumping into job search, I paused and relaxed. I then spent a few weeks on a job search and began my new role last week. I loved every second of that break. I still feel refreshed and grateful.
AnonymousApril 3,2023 at 6:19PM UTC
Best thing I ever did to get away from a toxic work environment! I took a month or 6 weeks off undrr FMLA with State supplementing my salart. I hired a resume company and landed a new job... better position and higher pay (my old job was below market). I have received a promotion after 2 years and now just passed 3 years. And I'm over 65. What a blessing!
AnonymousApril 4,2023 at 2:18PM UTC
How can the physician write you off for this for FMLA and STD? My physician would not write a note.
AnonymousApril 4,2023 at 3:41PM UTC
15 years ago I suffered extreme depression and unbearable anxiety, which had to be diagnosed and treated. I continued to work during this horrendous period. I also had a husband and children to think about. I was told by a therapist I should have stopped working temporarily because I could have caused more serious issues. You should get help and take some time off if you can get FMLA for your own health.
AnonymousApril 5,2023 at 12:37PM UTC
A few years ago, my doctor and therapist actually recommended I take short-term disability after more than a dozen years of extreme chronic pain and failed treatment efforts. I was deeply depressed, and my pain was out of control.
My doctor was extremely vocal about taking the time I needed and provided paperwork several times to extend my leave to ensure I was in the best place possible to return to work. In fact, I returned to work part time for my first month back to ease my return and ensure I was really ready to be back.
Talk to your doctor. Having his support was instrumental in my leave. Good luck and I hope you are feeling better soon.
Cindy GrossApril 5,2023 at 6:08PM UTC
I went on leave due to depression after reporting harassment. I kept extending it as I realized how deeply impacted I was by burnout, depression, and anxiety. The thought of going back made me feel worse. I eventually quit that job and then left the tech industry completely. Take the time you need, heal with the help of a therapist and mindful movement, and focus on what you want. #BefriendingDragons