Do you ever take a mental day off from work?

[Persephone02]

I did today and it has been the best decision I could have ever made in 2026 so far.

[exitseven]

Yes, every once in a while I would call in sick and hang out at the beach or just visit friends or go see a movie.

[Persephone02]

Nice!

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Persephone02]

You're welcome.

[YourExLover69]

Yes in the past I did. Now in the future im planning as well.

[AI Opinion]

Taking a mental day off can be incredibly beneficial for both mental health and productivity. It allows you to recharge, reflect, and return to work with renewed energy and focus. It's wonderful to hear that your decision had such a positive impact. Regularly recognizing the need to pause can enhance both personal well-being and professional efficacy.

[front2back]

I do, but it usually isn't calling in sick but instead saying "need a day of PTO", they don't like it but you can call snap vacations here.

What I actually do normally is say, "I have training, this is a training day", and instead of my normal stuff I deal with just go through hours worth of CBTs (Computer Based Training) that are typically yearly re-qual stuff and that lightens the mood for me a lot since I don't have to think much.

[aaron13547]

Yes I am self employed i learned its very important to do that. Taking a day off "work" means to focus on myself, and what I want. Otherwise it would be all everyone else all the time. Money isn't everything.

[Persephone02]

Right it isn't.

[uzumymw]

Not often, but occasionally I need it. I work with a lot of information and some of my employees need a lot of answers, so it's good to take a break from it even when I still have to give permission to things when I'm off

[Anonymous]

Nope. I invest. If I took a day off then I feel I'm going to miss opportunity. And I just enjoy doing it too much to take a day off. But if the market open and I feel the market is performing very predictably and I don't see any early opportunities. Then I'll call it an early day. I guess you could call those a mental health day if ya like. But to me it's just got to be worth my time. Most opportunities happen at the beginning or the ending of the trading day anyhow.

[TwoDecisions]

Nope, my work morals wouldn't allow for that.

I use my days off, or request a PTO in advance to take care of my mental health.

[Ironco]

At least there are a few of you left...

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I just need the day to get my depression in check if I don't sometimes I worry I will go back to self harming

[DarKnight36]

No ;

I enjoy working, so I don't want to waste time trying to earn money.

[WhitneySnow]

Sometimes yeah. From school at least.

[Cute_User513]

Definitely! Somtimes you need to focus on your own wellbeing and making sure other happy and taking care of yourself!

[queenofcardio]

Yes once in a while.

[Redstang88]

Nope got bills to pay

[Staximus]

No, but I take a mental day off at work

[QuineJessica]

Of course

[Anonymous]

Yes.