
Jan 02, 2017, 08:48 PM
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Can you request a vacation day off?
I have disclosed to work, so when I call in sick (which isn't often), I don't worry about it. I also work 60+ hours a week, so I don't give a crap. All my work gets done, and I"m meeting my revenue goals. So they can suck it. Lol.
Disclosing can work for you or against you. I think if you do it properly, very formally and business-like, and also approach your illness and need for time off very formally and business-like, and not like asking for a favor or anything, it can be done in a way that doesn't hurt you. I find that a lot of people do it like they are asking for a favor. But it sounds like you are an upstanding and productive employee. Work has to make a reasonable accommodation, and it does not sound like using your sick time is unreasonable. That's why it's there.
Get a note from your pdoc or T if necessary that says from time to time you may use accrued sick leave due to your disorder.
I would disclose if I were you. But do it very formally and with a well written letter. And DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.
Good luck,
seesaw
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Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder
Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia.
Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien
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