Feeling sad

[Sadukulele]

I woke up today feeling overwhelmed. I called into work, can’t stop crying, and feel really sad and angry with myself. Sometimes I just feel defeated, like I’m not worth it. I feel like I’m burdening the people around me if I tell them I’m sad, I hate myself some days, and feel like it would be easier if I want around. How can I tell the people around me that I need a mental health day?

[Bigneil1]

Just try to be honest with them. It is very daunting but believe me if that person cares for you and you care for them you will feel relieved. It's a huge feeling to carry arounf

[Dononcoach]

I agree call in sick!

[EspressoBeans]

Exactly the way you just said! “Hey, I’m sorry but I need to take a mental health day. I’ll be back and communicating again on [x day of the week].”

[Sabio77]

Sadukulele , it ok to ask for a day just for you. i am sorry that you are going thru this. you are not alone. here is something to think about during these tuff times.... you were created with value, you were created with a purpose and with specific talents. i urge you to believe in yourself and try this simple project to help you. it has helped me. begin a list of things that you have... i call it my list of blessings. such as see, hear, eat, clothes, food, drink, bed home, etc. then, i make another list that i like to do and beside it write down what i want to do. each day i try to plan at least one good thing in the morning before lunch, then one positive and productive thing in the afternoon, after supper time, do something relaxing, then bed. it helps to begin a journal of what you do daily from when you wake up to the time you go to sleep. include everything. how you feel, what you do, who is around you etc. as you write, it lets out those emotions. usually, others do not see your journal just you. but the lists, it wil help you take those down moments and refocus on positive and product. its a process so give yourself some patience, grace and some mercy, lots of self-care/self-love. im here to listen if you wish.

[froggymom88]

I think most people will understand exactly what you need. Most of us have been there at some time. Be honest but it is not necessary to give the details. Just let them know you are having a difficult time and need a healing day.