My body is telling me I have to stop, but every time I picture asking for leave I freeze. What if they replace me, or start seeing me as someone who can't handle it? So I keep pushing through, getting worse, too scared of what taking the time might cost me.
More people experience this than they realize.
You need medical leave, but you're terrified it'll cost you your job or standing.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.