Posted by harry b. on January 3, 2003, at 14:07:03
In reply to Depressed, posted by Noa on January 2, 2003, at 13:08:57
<<I am sick. It's my brain. But I can't tell them that. I wish I could, and that it would be ok--to need a day off because of this particular illness. Without it being anyone's business. Know what I mean?>>
Yup. When I ended up in the hospital, I had to let my employer know. I only worked briefly again before I took advantage of the Family Leave Act and then my disability insurance.
During that brief time I worked, the Executive V.P. told EVERYONE in the office that I had a mental problem & was taking medication. Was real fun to have everyone know & look at me like a freak. He also told ME of another employee who was taking Prozac at the time. I should have sued them, but I lacked the energy & commitment to follow it through (still do).
harry b.
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