So for context I've been depressed for around 4 years now and my latest therapist thought that I needed sick leave for my depression. I've been tired and basically not done anything other than work, sleep and eat for a few months.
My (50y) employer was sympathetic and wished I'd get better soon and rest, but in the same sentence she told me that its not good to be out of work since then I would have nothing to do. It's a big company in a small town so I'm very easily replaceable, which makes it even weirder that she tried to subtly tell me to get working again soon.
When I told my (56y) parents they started right away trying to get me to work again even after I explained everything. It's not like I desperetly need money either, I'm in uni where its free and before uni I had worked for 5 years and saved the money. And I told my parents that I dont need the money but it didnt matter. According to them if you are not working you will not do anything. They literally said “you need to work during the summer so you have something to do”. I have done more during this 2 week sick leave than I did during the the 2 months I was working before.
I can't understand this kind of thinking, since I dont work atm I have much more energy to do things. I'm still depressed but it's hell of alot easier to deal with when you dont have to force yourself to work each day.
TLDR: Got sick leave and parents/employer right away wanted me to consider working again.