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Okay I have been nothing but grouchy lately! I have had it with work, and this morning I decided to give myself a mental health day. I already worked 5 days, and with hubby's disability check, I can afford to treat myself to a day off. At first I panicked and thought about the money. Then I thought about the stress of work, and how much I didn't want to deal with it.
So I called in and talked to one of the nice bosses there and told her I just wasn't feeling well. She told me to have a Happy Easter and take care of myself. Well hubby and I played a board game this morning while listening to the news. He did drink a bit, but is now snoring away and I am going back to bed for a midmorning nap. I made Easter Cookies (thank you Nestle!), and am just taking a me day.
While I feel slightly guilty about taking the day off. I don't feel guilty about taking care of me! Because if recovery means anything, it has to mean taking care of yourself. The sun is shining, Pipers is running in and out. I have my shopping all done. So now I'm just going to concentrate on me. We all need these mental health days, and I intend to enjoy every second of it. Remember to be good to yourselves, no one else is responsible for it.
Love and blessings to you all. Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy Spring!
Live strong, Karilynn
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Now that's a REAL 'mental health' day! A constructive,positive action to really take care of yourself.
I used to take what I called 'mental health' days but they were anything but healthy.I was just so depressed I could not leave the house.I closed all the drapes and holed up with stupid tv talk shows and binge food.Sometimes it would put a strain on our finances too.That was not productive,and not good for me.
I see nothing wrong with what you did and do not think you should feel guilty.We all need a break from the routine and stress.And you nurtured yourself in healthy ways.Good for you.
Well it wasn't exactly the kind of mental health day I wanted (read Thank You post). But things happen for a reason. I did manage to get a bit of peace and serenity though, and that's what counts.
Love ya all, Kari
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
I have had it with work, and this morning I decided to give myself a mental health day. I already worked 5 days, and with hubby's disability check, I can afford to treat myself to a day off. At first I panicked and thought about the money. Then I thought about the stress of work, and how much I didn't want to deal with it.
Well hubby and I played a board game this morning while listening to the news. He did drink a bit, but is now snoring away and I am going back to bed for a midmorning nap. I made Easter Cookies (thank you Nestle!), and am just taking a me day. 
