Thank you for the tips, I am currently dealing with a really rough bout of depression and it’s making work very difficult. I just feel stuck, and my therapist has suggested I take a medical leave of absence to bring myself and mental back to baseline. Brings me peace to know I am not alone on this journey.
Glad this video makes an impact in your life. Just know that you are the reason I made this video. There are so many other people out there going through similar struggles with mental health that I experience along with yourself. Keep going and stay positive!
This is such a wonderful vidoe. I sold my home in LA and downsized in UT and am taking some time to get my sleep back, work on my mental health, make new friends and get back to a simple beautiful life in a new state. I've never done this before, but I think our basic needs are so important 1st. Thank you for affirming! I've never been in better shape!
Good advice, it's a shame how often people are afraid to just ask for a leave of absence, and how much modern work culture tries to control its workers. I'm glad you're teaching people that there's nothing "lazy" about taking time off to just relax and recover.
@JustinRogers-io7wv Thanks for sharing your support. I appreciate your feedback as I continue this journey to inspire and transform the mental health community so more people can live their best life.
Thank you !!! I filed a claim and have an appointment with my doctor to discuss mental health leave as I struggle with anxiety depression and OCD. I feel I need to regroup to see what is next in my life. Here’s hoping my doctor approves it. I am feeling guilty about leaving and feel that if I go on a leave and do go back there will be resentment from coworkers. But at the same time thinking of others first has led to a not so good mental state. Grateful I found this channel! Thank you for taking the time to make a video of this!
Praying for you. I went as far as selling my home to buy some downtime. Not even material objects are more important than mental health! And we can always replace them, but you are forever. ❤
I hit a mental health wall this year. I took a week off, returned to work and it didn't feel like enough but that fun little guilt is creeping in about taking more.
My doctor gave me 6 weeks of LOA and my job was to get a mental health practitioner, but I have found it challenging. This is the first time ever reaching out, looking for a psychologist and psychiatrist to get an appointment with. I wish more people would talk about navigating into the mental health support you need because I’ve found it extremely difficult. I’ve been judged and those I thought could help me, we’re not able to help me get paid through EDD. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing or exactly what questions to ask to avoid wasting anyone’s time. Now I believe I may have High Functioning Depression, but depression has beefed apart of my life since I was a child and I grew use to it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, Brandon. I’ve been struggling a lot with work (especially since it only became more demanding during COVID and I never having had time to press the brakes like many others did). I no longer have a vision or goals for my life and nearly everyday now I just feel like a walking shell while wearing a fake smile. I’ve been considering whether a mental leave of absence is an option for me and you’ve made me feel that it’s a route I should truly look into doing for myself and my well-being. God bless you for your helpful insight 😊 🙏🏽
Hi Nat, thanks for sharing your story and impact that this video has on your life. Keep going Nat. Stay positive and know that the difficult times are only temporary. They will make you stronger. If you are interested, I am a life coach and can help you establish more accountability and attainable goals that will help empower and grow your life. bburbank96@gmail.com, feel free to reach out if interested. Also, I have upcoming speaking engagements in the Greater LA area and wanted to give you more information regarding this.
Hi! thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to go on a medical leave for mental health in Sept and have a question. Is it too early to start applying now? (about 3 months before) are they going to deny my case because it's too far out? should I wait and apply for it with a shorter notice?
It's best to have a doctors note but you could always try and work with another person who is a mental health professional and seek their advice on your situation. Like a therapist for example.
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Thank you for the tips, I am currently dealing with a really rough bout of depression and it’s making work very difficult. I just feel stuck, and my therapist has suggested I take a medical leave of absence to bring myself and mental back to baseline. Brings me peace to know I am not alone on this journey.
Glad this video makes an impact in your life. Just know that you are the reason I made this video. There are so many other people out there going through similar struggles with mental health that I experience along with yourself. Keep going and stay positive!
Please take the leave! I'm doing it, you are so worthy! It allows everything to process so you can move forward to a beautiful life! ❤
This is such a wonderful vidoe. I sold my home in LA and downsized in UT and am taking some time to get my sleep back, work on my mental health, make new friends and get back to a simple beautiful life in a new state. I've never done this before, but I think our basic needs are so important 1st. Thank you for affirming! I've never been in better shape!
@@Octaviacliosisley Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad my video was helpful for you.
This is a very important message-thank you!
Glad the video helped you in your journey.
Good advice, it's a shame how often people are afraid to just ask for a leave of absence, and how much modern work culture tries to control its workers. I'm glad you're teaching people that there's nothing "lazy" about taking time off to just relax and recover.
@JustinRogers-io7wv Thanks for sharing your support. I appreciate your feedback as I continue this journey to inspire and transform the mental health community so more people can live their best life.
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Thank you !!! I filed a claim and have an appointment with my doctor to discuss mental health leave as I struggle with anxiety depression and OCD.
I feel I need to regroup to see what is next in my life. Here’s hoping my doctor approves it. I am feeling guilty about leaving and feel that if I go on a leave and do go back there will be resentment from coworkers.
But at the same time thinking of others first has led to a not so good mental state. Grateful I found this channel! Thank you for taking the time to make a video of this!
Glad this gives you value to your life. Good luck.
How are you doing? I see this post was from a year ago. How did it go?
Praying for you. I went as far as selling my home to buy some downtime. Not even material objects are more important than mental health! And we can always replace them, but you are forever. ❤
What you’re saying, I literally repeated on the phone to my parents (who don’t understand). Glad you made this video
I hit a mental health wall this year. I took a week off, returned to work and it didn't feel like enough but that fun little guilt is creeping in about taking more.
My doctor gave me 6 weeks of LOA and my job was to get a mental health practitioner, but I have found it challenging. This is the first time ever reaching out, looking for a psychologist and psychiatrist to get an appointment with.
I wish more people would talk about navigating into the mental health support you need because I’ve found it extremely difficult. I’ve been judged and those I thought could help me, we’re not able to help me get paid through EDD.
I had absolutely no idea what I was doing or exactly what questions to ask to avoid wasting anyone’s time.
Now I believe I may have High Functioning Depression, but depression has beefed apart of my life since I was a child and I grew use to it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, Brandon. I’ve been struggling a lot with work (especially since it only became more demanding during COVID and I never having had time to press the brakes like many others did). I no longer have a vision or goals for my life and nearly everyday now I just feel like a walking shell while wearing a fake smile. I’ve been considering whether a mental leave of absence is an option for me and you’ve made me feel that it’s a route I should truly look into doing for myself and my well-being. God bless you for your helpful insight 😊 🙏🏽
Hi Nat, thanks for sharing your story and impact that this video has on your life. Keep going Nat. Stay positive and know that the difficult times are only temporary. They will make you stronger. If you are interested, I am a life coach and can help you establish more accountability and attainable goals that will help empower and grow your life. bburbank96@gmail.com, feel free to reach out if interested. Also, I have upcoming speaking engagements in the Greater LA area and wanted to give you more information regarding this.
Helpful. Thank you.
@@beemaningi Glad my video helped you.
Hi! thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to go on a medical leave for mental health in Sept and have a question. Is it too early to start applying now? (about 3 months before) are they going to deny my case because it's too far out? should I wait and apply for it with a shorter notice?
I don't have any answer to that. I don't know your circumstances. Good luck though.
Hi, How long have your leave of absence have been?
I had one that was for about a month to two months I believe.
Can you take a leave without a doctor
It's best to have a doctors note but you could always try and work with another person who is a mental health professional and seek their advice on your situation. Like a therapist for example.
How soon can i go on leave
Depends on your situation. Having a good plan wit h your doctor and employer is important.
That doesn't make you an expert
25 years old kid... you are not indeterminate.... you know nothing
No wonder China is kicking our ass in r dry sector 😅
Oh so Americans should make decisions that affect their personal lives based on what China/Chinese would do?