Today I took the plunge and told the owner of the company that I work for that I've been dealing with some pretty serious depression. (I didn't mention the attempt though). But I told her I am on medications and going to all my appointments but that it has been really hard lately. I told her the subject of hospitalization has come up and I didn't want to blindside her. She was really supportive! She said she struggled with depression for 14 years before finding the right medication that really made it click for her. She told me I am not alone. She said if I have to go to the hospital, then that is what I need to do, my health is more important than work. She told me that if she has to, she will fly out here from NY to CA to cover while I am in the hospital. I did tell her I would try to give her notice if that was at all possible so she could prepare, but that in these situations, there isn't always a lot of time for that kind of thing. I also talked a bit to the controller and (didn't tell her about the attempt either) but she was really supportive too and told me that I'm not alone. I feel.....relieved. If I do end up needing to go to the hospital for suicidal thinking and get hospitalized, work will be taken care of. And my employer won't be blindsided. It feels better that they know. I haven't told the GM or the other boss at the CA site. I just am not that close with them, but at least someone at my work knows what is going on with me, and I wasn't criticized for it or anything like that! Almost couldn't have asked for a better response. HUGS Kit