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Originally Posted by breakmystride
My job is really stressing me out, especially since I'm not getting much time off for Christmas. Even though I'm part-time, I've been working six days a week, and it's a high-stress job that leaves me in tears nearly every day. I'm supposed to be working extra hours this weekend, but I'm considering calling in sick for a day or two just so that I can get a break and relax a little bit.
I'm worried about the consequences though. I'm supposed to be getting a raise next month, and I'm scared that missing work is going to jeopardize that. Or even that I'll be fired if they find out I lied about being sick.
Has anyone else done this, and what consequences did you face? Do you think I'm freaking out over nothing or am I going to get into trouble?
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I have not gone into work several times in the past because of having emotional or anxiety issues. Sometimes I would think my boss or co-workers hated me and I would panic and feel afraid to go in. Sometimes I also just could not put on the face that I always show to others, especially since I interact with people face to face each day. Sometimes it is really hard. I have been fortunate enough to work somewhere (although not for long since my time there is soon up) that they do not demand doctor notes or to know why I was out sick. And when I come back I feel super guilty and shameful for being out of work, despite it being a "mental health issue" -- I suppose it is not the same as being sick to your stomach or having the flu, but in ways it can be. I suppose as long as it does not risk your chance of losing your job or financially impact you too much it is okay to sort of take a "mental health day" as long as your employers don't know.
Sometimes it is very hard pretending you are okay each day at work, I know I struggle with that. For me, it is just best to keep my "issues" to myself and try to hang in there as much as possible.
