That feeling that your boss finds out you have a mental disability makes you wonder if he still views you as an asset or a liability. I’m a bit scared on how my work performance will be evaluated.

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OP, how did your boss find out? I let family and friends know about my depression and anxiety, but I do not disclose it to clients or colleagues for fear of being judged, even if unconsciously.

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Is a therapist covered by your insurance? Mine is and all I pay is a $25 copay

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I’m terrified of letting my managers know. It’s starting to affect my performance and I can’t tell if I should say something (adhd/anxiety)

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I know how that feels and I’ve been trying to do self help exercises to make me be better because I don’t want to pay a huge amount of money to a therapist.

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Nothing good comes out of telling your boss that you have a mental disability.

Really depends on the manager. Some managers will be understanding and support you while other can have a completely different response.

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