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Why do I feel guilty for taking time off due to my medical issues? MDD & Migraines.

I have disability and accommodation status at work due to Major Depressive Disorder and migraine headaches. A few times a month, (usually 1 or 2 days max) I am unable to attend work due to these issues. I’m not fully disabled as I can go to work the majority of the time, but every day is an absolute struggle. I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago. Why do I still feel guilty af when I need to take time due to these issues? I have a very supportive workplace who has said this is not a problem. (I’m a unionized public employee). After my sick time is drained, I do not receive pay for the hours I miss. (I’m used to the budget probs, it just comes with the territory of having prolonged illness) Again I only average about 1-2 days missed per month. I’ve come a long way with…


I have disability and accommodation status at work due to Major Depressive Disorder and migraine headaches. A few times a month, (usually 1 or 2 days max) I am unable to attend work due to these issues. I’m not fully disabled as I can go to work the majority of the time, but every day is an absolute struggle. I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago.

Why do I still feel guilty af when I need to take time due to these issues? I have a very supportive workplace who has said this is not a problem. (I’m a unionized public employee). After my sick time is drained, I do not receive pay for the hours I miss. (I’m used to the budget probs, it just comes with the territory of having prolonged illness)

Again I only average about 1-2 days missed per month. I’ve come a long way with these medical issues and still contribute to the workplace most of the time.

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