Posted by Maxime on May 25, 2007, at 22:37:30
In reply to Disclosure at work, posted by wishingstar on February 7, 2007, at 21:59:29
"They" say the stigma re. depression isn't as bad as it used to be. I don't know who "they" are, but they are wrong.
I disclosed the information once and it backfired on me. I had to go into the hospital for a med change. When I returned to work I was dealing with side effects from the meds. One day I was called in my manager's office and there was someone from HR there. They gave me letter stating that I was showing signs of being unstable and that they were putting me on sick leave without pay (it was a contract). Of course I was forced to quit.
I know what they did was illegal. But I was too tired to fight for my rights. I was struggling with meds and it was too much. I should have fought back, but I didn't.
I will NEVER reveal the information again. People do not understand depression.
Maxime
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