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Jan 20, 2017, 10:49 AM
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I only started my current job 5 months ago, and at that point I had only recently been diagnosed with depression / anxiety and so I didn't (and still don't) want to tell my boss or colleagues. On the advice of my GP, I did tell my boss that I suffer from bad headaches (which is true, I just didn't elaborate that they were likely exacerbated by the MH issues).
But, I am starting CBT and will be having weekly sessions, which means that one day a week I will have to get into work late. I will have to tell my boss something as I am supposed to work my full hours each day and I really don't think I will be able to work a full day after CBT - I had my assessment appointment this week and I was totally exhausted afterwards, and it triggered a migraine  I feel like the best thing would be to tell my boss as I really don't want to have to think up excuses or lie about what I am doing, as my boss is very nice (as are my colleagues) but I am terrified at the thought of having to tell anyone, and have no idea how to even start
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Jan 20, 2017, 12:30 PM
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I would be vague about it, and get a vague letter from your doctor as well. Saying something like, I have a medical condition that I need to seek treatment for, and I need to do it on such day per week. I would really like to work with you so this doesn't affect my hours and work schedule, but I would really appreciate you working with me so I can make my appointments. And if they need back up from a doctor, you could get a vague letter that says you are indeed in a treatment appointment one day per week.
It honestly shouldn't be such a big deal. If they want more specifics about your condition, I would just say that you aren't really comfortable sharing the specific diagnosis but are happy to get a letter from your doctor saying you are receiving treatment. Good luck, seesaw
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