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Posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 11:32:58
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> My goodness thats scary, I am taking prozac, this could affect whether we get a job or not in the future.
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> F*cking A*sholes, may as well just die, than live in a world where these insurance companies exist.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 19:16:19
In reply to If companies know what meds we're on « janejj, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 11:32:58
Re: If companies know what meds we're on I'm comingoff
Posted by Ted on July 31, 2002, at 13:20:33
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020725/msgs/114445.html> > My goodness thats scary, I am taking prozac, this could affect whether we get a job or not in the future.
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> Why? Maybe since I live in "Liberal California" it's different, but I really don't care if my employer know what meds I take. All my coworkers knew I spent a week in the hospital psych ward. I don't keep any secrets -- it's easier that way, less stressful. I have *never* witnessed any discrimination. In fact, if they started discriminating, then half of my department would suffer -- we're all on *something*. Even my dept. secretary has a sign in her office, "My Family Is More Dysfunctional Than Your Family."
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> I started coming off zoloft 3 weeks ago and I told my manager what I was doing and that it might affect my performance and even lead to sick days. His response: "Thanks for telling me. No problem. Take care of yourself. Don't worry if you need time off."
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> I'm sure it depends mightily where one works, but it isn't a problem here.
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> When interviewing for a new job, it's none of their business what meds I take until I am an employee. But if they ask directly and present a reasonable reason for wanting to know, I'll tell them.
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> Ted----
Re: If companies know what meds we're on I'm comingoff
Posted by oracle on July 31, 2002, at 14:54:38
> > Why? Maybe since I live in "Liberal California" it's different, but I really don't care if my employer know what meds I take. All my coworkers knew I spent a week in the hospital psych ward. I don't keep any secrets -- it's easier that way, less stressful. I have *never* witnessed any discrimination. In fact, if they started discriminating, then half of my department would suffer -- we're all on *something*.
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> Same here. All jobs that I have had since I started AD's (almost 20 years ago) knew/know
> that I take AD's. I do wait till I get reviewed
> well at least twice, that way I have proof I did a
> good job. It has never been a problem.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 19:37:43
In reply to Re: If companies know « Ted, oracle, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 19:16:19
[Posted by shar on July 31, 2002, at 14:09:50]
> > ...Maybe since I live in "Liberal California" it's different...
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> > ...and that it might affect my performance and even lead to sick days. His response: "Thanks for telling me. No problem. Take care of yourself. Don't worry if you need time off."
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> > I'm sure it depends mightily where one works, but it isn't a problem here.
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> oooh, you are indeed doubly blessed. I agree it depends on where one is geographically to some extent, but even more, the employer's attitudes and practices make a difference.
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> If I worked in a company like yours, I might feel differently than I do (untrusting). But, I like to err on the side of caution when giving out private medical information (whether physical or mental health-related) to unknown entities.
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> And, you know, it isn't even the "entity" in one sense, it is giving out private medical information to PEOPLE who are unknown to me. The business may have admirable policies on paper, but it doesn't stop the people from talking about 'wow, he's had ECT'... And having worked in medical settings, and other settings where private information was revealed, in every instance this was discussed to some extent by the office staff (among themselves, not necessarily broadcast around). To some extent, it is human nature to do so, I believe. And, if it's happening at my doc's office, that's ok with me, but if it's happening in the HR department of Funk's Tool and Dye, that is a whole different deal.
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> Shar
Posted by Ted on July 31, 2002, at 23:54:42
In reply to Re: If companies know « shar, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 19:37:43
Shar,
> If I worked in a company like yours, I might feel differently than I do (untrusting). But, I like to err on the side of caution when giving out private medical information (whether physical or mental health-related) to unknown entities.
But you see, "mental health" is in large part physical health anyway. I make a point of educating anyone who will listen of that fact.
Ted
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