[Becoming]

Hey everyone,

Last night I almost try to end my life. A friend called the cops. They picked me up and took me to a hospital to be evaluated. They determined my discharge plan would be to go to an outpatient program 5 days a week, 6 hours a day, for three weeks. So I go there each day and still get to go home and do whatever else the rest of the time.

Tomorrow morning I need to call into my supervisor and explain I will be needing to take a few weeks off of work. I'll need to ask for medical leave. But it looks like you need to have been at work for a year. I've only been for ten months. That's concerning me. If my employer does not approve the leave or allow me to use whatever sick time I have, then I could loose my job.

There is an immense amount of pressure on me from my parents whom I live with. They are frustrated with my suicidal tendencies and basically think that I need to get a grip and just go to work if they don't approve the leave. I've tried explaining to them over and over again that it won't help me get better if I don't go and that's not what was agreed upon in my discharge plan.

Has anyone ever had to deal with something similar like this? Potentially lost a job? How did you cope/overcome it? I believe I need to put my mental health above everything else right now, but I'm being hounded by my parents about how important it is to keep my job. I want to do both. What if I can't?

[Zenbass]

I had gf wit anxiety who almost lost her job bc of not going to work. It all worked out though because she got medical leave and then went on disability while she gets better. We are still friends and she is doing well!

I hope this works out for you! Don't give up!

[Lonlin3zz]

Losing your life would be the worst loss to your blood parents, than you having to lose your job.

I empathise

Besides, you told me you don't feel the same way about your job like once you used to have. Continue-ing in the same path, might not improve your current situation. Finding a new, and stable job can always be found another day.

You have survived a suicide attempt, that's life telling that you have another chance given to continue living. You have came this far and yet survived, I think it's definitely not by luck at all.

Lastly, Forgive yourself, it's not your fault that you are who you are right now. If you have overcame a near-death experience, it means you should stand up and pushing yourself to be stronger again! It's not everyday that you see a suicide victim escaping death, because you're special!

[zijax]

First things first. If you don't have your life first you needn't bother about a job. You can't work if you're six feet under. Can't your parents see the big picture? Jobs come and go. You got one life. Put your mental health and your treatment first and everything else will follow.

[Becoming]

It's been hard because my parents don't seem to understand that my life is more important than a job. But I've gotten the process rolling with trying to get medical leave. My therapist told me it's illegal for them not to grant it as well, so it won't be a problem.

Still struggling though. I told my employer I'd be in for the next few days, but now turns out I won't be tomorrow because I got all suicidal again tonight. I didn't do anything but decided I needed time with my best friend to have a sleep over and fun day with her tomorrow. My parents didn't get that is good for my mental health as well. So gotta call out to my supervisor again tomorrow, but at least she is aware that something is going on and I hope it isn't a problem.

My parents decided to limit my texting too. They have threatened to revoke my phone privileges and Facebook as well. The believe none of it is good for me, but that is very isolating if they do that. I argued with them about that. Now trying to peace together friends to stay with in the meantime because my parents are adding to stress and pressure I don't need right now.

[Yoda]

I am sorry you parents don't understand mental illness. I hope the IOP is helpful; I tried it and it helped me somewhat.

[BipolarMama31]

Ive been there with my job.
HR told me, my health comes before any job.

Does your company offer a disability leave?

For me, i was 7 months in and i could use the disability leave for that time, tho i wasnt protected by fmla. That requires 12 months. But depending on the company, they may work with your leave of absence.

Good luck!