Medical Leave-- what do i do?

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<p>hello fellow CCrs,</p>

<p>I need to go on medical leave from my college, and I'm just wondering what I could be doing with my time while I'm gone. Specifically, I'm going on leave due to a mental health issue, and I am just curious to know about what people have done with their time while they've been on a sort of medical leave. </p>

<p>If anybody's curious, I am now starting my junior year of college. I plan to stay in the area that my college is in, partly because I'm living in an off-campus apartment and it would be difficult to find anyone to replace me at this point, and I am unable to go home at this time.</p>

<p>Anything you're remotely thinking of to say would be more than helpful!</p>

<p>Cheers,
WishMunk</p>

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<p>I don’t know if you have a job already, but you could do that and make some money.</p>

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<p>First, work on getting your health back.</p>

<p>Also, talk to the deans at your school. There may be restrictions on what you can do during a medical leave. For example, some schools may restrict your taking academic classes elsewhere during your leave.</p>

<p>Be sure you ask what you need to do to establish the ability to return to campus.</p>

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<p>I would imagine you get better is the whole point. Until that happens, you do what you can to get by.</p>

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<p>Also, I failed to inquire about what people might have done with time that they were <em>not</em> actively in treatment for something, like the time they were <em>not</em> in the doctor’s or counselor’s office. Thank you to the work ideas, also, have people just spent a lot of time online? Outside? Reading? I’m curious. Thanks a bazillion <3</p>

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<p>I have a friend who went on medical leave last year due to chronic migraines. That took up most of her time until they were under control. But after that, she did a lot of reading, watching tv, and spent time with her family - basically stuff she doesn’t have time for in the school year.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys, so helpful! What I ended up doing this semester is only taking about a third of the credits as I would have otherwise, and stayed at the same school. I spent a lot of time doing some writing to figure some things out as well as enjoying the outdoors (fall is beautiful here). I worked a little bit but nothing consistent because I felt like I didn’t have the space to show up on a regular basis. I slept a lot, too, and I feel like I’m going to be ready for the new term to start. Thanks again, hope you’re all having a nice holiday (if you celebrate)!</p>