# Took a mental health day off of work today **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [March 9, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570 "2026-03-09T23:02:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/1 "2026-03-09T23:02:38Z")
Yeah, we get those. I had a big argument with my sister right before I was due to start working so I explained it to my boss and he gave me the day off! My job has some perks. ---
**Author:** ![Daydreamer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/daydreamer/32/3042_2.png) [@Daydreamer](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Daydreamer)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/2 "2026-03-09T23:06:36Z")
wow, your boss sounds super cool, I hope you had a nice day anyway. I am now a working man myself and I am hoping to build on it, its hard to work with cfs/me but I don’t walk far, its little 3 minutes walks at a. time so its doable, I thought a janitor or building manager is a good job, but idk if I could do anymore than I am now. ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/3 "2026-03-09T23:36:02Z")
I’m struggling emotionally after losing my job. I mean I was put in a position where I could either put in my notice or get fired for needing 2 days off this month. I needed them of for medical tests. I’m so ashamed. I feel like a loser. I need to work again financially but I think I need a break. ---
**Author:** ![POET](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/poet/32/485_2.png) [@POET](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/POET)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/4 "2026-03-09T23:38:15Z")
Really sorry about that… when did it happen recently? I didn’t see you post about it that’s why I’m wondering but I have been away for a while. Your not a loser your a great person, but I understand how you feel. Sometimes I get down on myself for not working at the moment but it’s super hard. Don’t be too hard on yourself ok… ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/5 "2026-03-09T23:40:11Z")
My last day was February 25th. I was told I need too much time off and needed to either cancel my tests or schedule them at times that don’t affect my work hours which is impossible. So I put in my notice. @POET ---
**Author:** ![POET](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/poet/32/485_2.png) [@POET](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/POET)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/6 "2026-03-09T23:41:29Z")
I see hmm.. well your health has to come first so kuddos to you for doing that fr. It’s the smartest choice. You’ll find something else. Hang in there 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/7 "2026-03-09T23:43:30Z")
Thanks @POET . I’ve already gotten some answers in regards to my health issues so I’m glad I chose to do tge tests. More tests to come ---
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/8 "2026-03-10T00:04:40Z")
You’re not a loser, you’re a winner: you worked a significant length of time and I know you’ve said you had a hard time even leaving your house before getting these jobs. Losing this job is a setback, not a failure. Hopefully, you’ll work again but even if you don’t you gave it your best shot and that’s what counts. ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/9 "2026-03-10T02:13:40Z")
Thanks @77nick77 . ---
**Author:** ![Vaiana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/vaiana/32/1879_2.png) [@Vaiana](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Vaiana)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/10 "2026-03-10T09:24:37Z")
That’s great your boss is understanding I hope you could enjoy your day ---
**Author:** ![Banjo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/banjo/32/15059_2.png) [@Banjo](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Banjo)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/11 "2026-03-10T09:45:41Z")
Thats a unique boss. Most places are meant to make provision for “mental health” wellbeing. Very few allow for it. Your chap is a goodun. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/took-a-mental-health-day-off-of-work-today/3570/12 "2026-04-21T06:27:09Z")