FYI, I didn't take offense to "calling in depressed" because sometimes that's what I have to do, but I just call in sick.

First question is, do you accrue sick time? If so, I would say you need to use that. If not, are you eligible for FMLA, because then I would say you need to use that for when you need to call in sick. Being unable to work because of a mixed state is the same as needing to call in sick, and I wouldn't treat it as anything different. My mental illness is considered a disability, and it is on file with my HR office (because of my service dog) and sometimes I use my accrued sick leave because I need a sick day for my mental health.

I would start by seeing what kind of accommodations you get out of the job without having to request special accommodations, then if that is insufficient, discuss with your employer your situation and see together what kind of accommodations they can offer. I would urge you to remember that they aren't required to provide all or any kind of accommodation, it has to work for both you and them. If it puts undue hardship on them or substantially changes the nature of what you'll be doing, then they can deny the request for accommodation. I would check out the ADA website or this website https://askjan.org/EeGuide/IIRequest.htm which helps explain how the ADA works.

Good luck,
seesaw