I have a lot of trouble getting out of bed in the morning. As a result, I've been getting into the office later and later and later. I used to be in at 8 am. It slowly moved to 8:30. Then 9. Then 9:30. 10... you get the picture.

Today I got in at 10:30 am.

Even though I don't have a certain time I MUST be in the office by (unless I scheduled an early morning meeting), I think the people I have been sitting next to and some of the seniors I report to have noticed that I am often "missing" in the morning.

It's not that I don't show up. But I worry they will think I am not as hard-working if they can't find me at my desk when they need to ask me a quick question.

I do my work diligently. I stay late at night (sometimes until midnight) to finish what I haven't finished. I work on weekends sometimes too.

Basically, whatever works for your schedule is the way people work in my office. Bottom line is: as long as you get your work done and communicate if you'll be working out of the office, it's fine.

Therefore, I wonder if I should even mention to the seniors I work on projects with this issue I have with depression. I feel like the office gossips and if I tell one person, it will spread like wildfire to people who don't even need to know. I think my peers have noticed, or at least guessed, what is up with me. I'm also unsure if I should let my local office talent manager know.

I'm scared of what people will think of me - perhaps make the incorrect assumption that I am incompetent in the work place because of this... or think I am just making excuses for myself since I don't have a "formal" diagnosis. I wouldn't be able to provide a so-called doctor's note since my parents don't allow me to seek mental health services.

I'm open to hear any suggestions or thoughts you guys may have. Or perhaps stories of your experience telling your bosses about your MI.

Thanks!