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Written by wild_rose 23. May 2008 11:02 PM

I have come so far recently, and for some reason, I am actually petrified my employer will find out somehow about my depression and anxiety. Sounds silly really. I haven't told anyone about it and don't intend to. I'm a bit fearful, especially considering the way the hotel treated me after they found out about it all. They even said to me once, that going on meds meant they could treat me however they liked... and I wouldn't care.

I look back now and that's not something you say to someone. They weren't supportive or understanding. Not about what severe depression and anxiety are like.

I've come close to telling someone, but closed off completely, so far the most my work knows about me is that I left home young, the circustances weren't explained, mostly I've kept my personal life and experiences to myself.

I've had the topic of depression mentioned before, but I just sorta, zoned out of the conversation I guess. I just don't want anyone to work to know. I guess maybe it's because for me this job was a chance for me to start fresh in life and I don't want the past shadowing my present so much.

Eh, sorry in a weird mood, just some ramblings from my warped mind.

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Comments from the community:

My employment case manager advised me not to tell a new employer about my mental illness for at least 3 months (because then they will see you as a good worker and *hopefully* won't care about mental illness), and even then only if I felt comfortable. He said in regards to telling colleagues, don't feel obliged, choose who you would tell the way you would choose to tell/not tell anyone else in your life.

Whatever you decide I hope it works out well for you.

Written by babz, 23. May 2008 11:42 PM

Like it or not its a racist biased discriminatory world out there hun.
Ppl r very narrow minded with their preconceived ideas & ignorance.
Frankly, who gives a toss if u hav dep? Not me! Yr just u & u should b judged on yr merits.
Just do yr job & let em

Written by Gyps, 24. May 2008 02:35 AM

get 2 know u 4 u!
Yr medical details r no1 elses business.
Just remember th old saying "there's no friends in business"
If they find out they find out, but I wouldnt go out of yr way 2 tell them.
Take it easy hun
Mmmwa
xxx

Written by Gyps, 24. May 2008 02:40 AM

Hi wild rose,

It's up to you who you tell about your depression and anxiety. If you can function well at work then if it was me I probably wouldn't tell them. Mine know because I had a complete breakdown at work (yes, very embrassing) and spent the next 6 weeks in hospital!! They were very supportive of my mental state and treated me with kid gloves for a while, which I hated, but 12 months down the track it's back to the way it used to be and nothing more has ever been said about it.

It's your choice to tell or not to tell, and to maybe pick who you tell... you may get on with some better than others and feel you can confide in someone. Up to you.

Good luck and take care,

karen xx

Written by fly, 24. May 2008 11:29 AM

Jess

No one can find out about your depression unless you tell them. It is up to you if you tell your employer about your illness but I am with the other diary entries, do it after your probation period so it isn't an excuse/reason to dismiss you unfairly and be carefull who you tell - you need to get to know all the employees before you go spilling you innermost story/feelings.

Go Jess!!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 24. May 2008 07:42 PM

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