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Depressed and in HR


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I have found I have been making some serious mistakes at my job resulting from depression, anxiety and stress. Now I'm in a position that I need to my boss before she decides that I can't do my job. I have to say, I'm very anxious about her response. I did speak with her quite some time ago on some other issues and her response was to "stay positive" in other words I felt like she was telling me to "shake it off" I don't expect any sympathy, just some understanding that sometimes we are "not well" and need a little help. In my opinion depression is no different than other illnesses it's just that you can't see it. 

I agree with AnneMaryCR not to give 'too much information.' I believe this is one case where less is better. 
 
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I have told my employer I have anxiety and they were quite supportive. I didn't get into the depression side of it or some of my family situation. I was worried it would be 'too much information' and people might think I wasn't able to do my job. So, I guess I've been partially honest...I commend you on your ability to walk the walk and tell your employer your situation.
 
MaryAnne
7 years ago 0 11226 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks for sharing your experience. It was very brave of you to be honest with your boss. 

How did it turn out?


Ashley, Health Educator
7 years ago 0 1 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
hi, ive been chronically depressed for years, longer than I've been and hr professional, so when I had to talk to my boss about accommodation, instead of lying, i  had to be  honešt to practice what I preach. This has been harder than I expected and definitely depends on the manager. Have others felt similar?

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