Why Taking Time Off for Mental Health Feels Wrong

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m back! Last week, I took PTO for my mental health for the FIRST TIME EVER. This rambly episode is about why it’s okay to take mental health PTO, why it took me years to do it myself, and just how great it was to take a step back. I think I only sing once and I mutter sad things maybe three times? Let me know how your AET drinking game turns out.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can find the show notes for this episode a</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">t</span> <a href="http://www.anguseyetea.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.anguseyetea.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. (They’re usually live by the weekend!).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s chat!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow me on</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/anguseyetea/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Insta</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <a href= "https://twitter.com/anguseyetea"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a> <strong>@AngusEyeTea.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email: anguseyetea@gmail.com</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to support the podcast? Check out our partners below!</span></em></p> <p><a href= "https://bestself.co/?rfsn=2850061.b55bae?subid=podcast"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> BestSelf Co</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">BestSelf has goal journals, planners, thought decks, and a ton of productivity tools that are extremely helpful for those of us who are anxious and depressed and need some motivation. Use code “HEIFERS” for 15% off your order!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I am</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">not</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">a health professional. I am simply someone who was diagnosed with an anxiety and depression disorder. Please talk to your friends, family, teachers, do