Posted by Jost on June 8, 2006, at 22:57:55
In reply to Putting life BACK together after stopping meds???, posted by MSWGradStudent on June 7, 2006, at 5:39:53
I'd agree with pseudoname-- be cautious about revealing too much information, in business, work or professional situations (such as graduate school).
Even in Social Work School, where one assumes that people are more accepting of these issues, people might not know what to make of it.
Maybe you feel that effexor took this time from you, and you want them to know that it wasn't really you, as you normally are? But you don't need to explain that--and people could be confused by it in a professional setting.
It's safer, and in a sense more "professional," just to be the "normal" responsible, consistent person that you are--no apologies or extenuations needed.. If there are gaps to explain, all people need to know is that you had a medical issue, that you're over it, or well on the way to recovery,-- and that you'll be continuing your work.
On an individual basis, you could tell friends, or even someone who is a close advisor--but again, in a professional situation, it really is best to remain professional--
Maybe I've been in less understanding places, but I wouldn't have told anyone in that setting--
Jost
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