I work in health care which you would think would be an understanding environment but… I needed to miss work when I struggled most with bipolar (mostly depressive symptoms) and anxiety.
I had FMLA and my manager was unbelievably kind and understanding. But the person that had to reschedule my patients and her manager felt I “looked just fine” so I should be at work!
I always have felt people are judging me. Seven years later, I don’t share that I have bipolar in remission. I feel alone. I don’t feel people understand.How did you overcome this experience? There have been times when I have shared with people that I work with (at a new job) but I am always cautious.
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