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I would love to take an extended break, but unfortunately it's not really possible at the moment... I'm living in a VHCOL city, and have an expensive chronic di
by Trasmatta 4y ago
I would love to take an extended break, but unfortunately it's not really possible at the moment... I'm living in a VHCOL city, and have an expensive chronic disease as well that means I can't really afford extended time off. I don't have any family members that I could fall back on either.
So in the meantime, I'm kind of just putting in the minimal effort at work, not doing any side projects, and going on lots of really really long walks. That seems to be slowly helping.
- kodah 4y agofwiw, I'm in the same boat. My parents are retired, though still here. The strategy you mentioned worked for me, although it takes longer. A year instead of six months. I have read more about being able to use short and long term disability, which might help, or be a viable part of a strategy. If you do this, I'd recommend having your own insurance and not using your state or companies disability insurance.
- ChuckNorris89 4y ago>and going on lots of really really long walks. What I found helps is spending as much time outdoor as possible, preferably in the sun and in the wild nature, especially if they're light hike. Try to do that at least half a day every weekend. Hope you get better.
- nuancebydefault 4y agoLong walks help. Also therapy or just a long talk with someone you trust, work wonders. Just intensely and suddenly realizing that the situation is not your fault and that other people go through periods like that, takes a big weight off your shoulders. It's exactly that weight that makes you tired soo fast.