I have just had a month off work while IP having ECT and other treatment. Tomorrow (Sunday Australian time GMT 8+) I start back at work and I am really worried about remembering to do my job properly and more worried about what to say to my colleges as it is the 3rd time in 12 months I have had to take time off so they will be curious as to what is wrong. Do I tell them about the bipolar or dismiss all questions outright. There are a few people who I know will be supportive but I expect once one knows all will know and some may judge. It is very hard to explain as it is clear I have been very unwell. So frustrating as if I had cancer it would be easy.

So what do I do? What do others do when they have to take extended time off work for bipolar? I am very panicked about going back to work now. On top of that I am having a bad day bipolar wise as it is. I just hope I wake up feeling a little better. Not going back is not an option at this point as I don't want to risk losing my job and I need the money.