I wouldn't tell. Most people are not well-educated about mental illness & will fear that you will get violent or something. I had to tell a co-worker when I was starting on Geodon (which totally knocked me out), because I had to go home. I was in danger of falling asleep at work & did fall asleep while driving on the way home. Needless to say, I got off the Geodon real quick. Now, I think it would have been better to say that I was on a new medication that has been affecting me badly & not tell her what it was for (bp). I don't think she has told anyone & she doesn't treat me any differently, thank goodness.

In Aug. I overdosed & my husband took me to the ER & one of my co-workers is also a nurse who works in the ER. She didn't handle my case (as far as I know--I blacked out), but when I was leaving the ER she did acknowledge me & when I next saw her at work, she asked if I was feeling better.

In the US a boss can't fire you just because she/he is aware of your mental illness. Mentall illness is covered under the disability act & your boss needs to make reasonable adjustments to your job so that you can function & do your work (I think this only applies to companies that have 50 or more employees.). If you can't do the job with the "reasonable" accomodations, he/she can let you go. If you have a problem check with NAMI. They should be able to help you contact a lawyer who can help you with this, if it comes to your being fired.--Suzy