Can't work full time due to mental health?

Listen, health comes first, bro. Jobs will come and go, but you only have one brain. Don't stress too much about the gap or working fewer hours right now; just do whatever keeps you sane and happy. Let's grab some chai sometime and talk it out.

I can't tell you what the best clinical option is, but I can share that switching to a freelance role saved my life. I was burning out at my corporate job and my mental peace was completely gone. Taking that pay cut was tough, but my daily peace of mind became worth so much more.

My high blood pressure actually started because of extreme office stress, and my doctor warned me to change my lifestyle immediately. If you need to cut down hours to manage your stress, do it. But also make sure you are getting regular health checkups, because mental stress directly affects your physical body.

It is very practical to assess your limits instead of pushing till you crash. Many people take part-time roles or contract work while they undergo therapy and heal. Just make sure you are working with a good counselor or psychiatrist regularly to get back on track at your own pace.