Trouble at Work

[shroommu]

I'm in the midst of a depressive bout , and I tend to oversleep when I am depressed. Yesterday i overslept until 1pm and missed a couple of meetings at work. Today my boss pulled me aside and asked what was going on. I have already explained to him that i am depressed but am actively getting help (just started another round of TMS this week, which has been successful for me in the past). But i guess one of the meetings was kind of a big deal and i'm making him look bad because of my poor attendance. I'm not expecting anyone to bend over backwards to accommodate me, but im surprised because this supervisor has been very understanding to this point.

Fellow depressives, what do you do when you are struggling to get out of bed each day, but you really, really need to? My job seems to be at risk and i cannot afford to lose it, but getting up in time for meetings is a real struggle. Also, any suggestions for explaining my condition to my boss?

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First of all, welcome to this community!

I am glad that you are getting the help you need. I don't have any advice for your questions. All I can say is you're not alone in having a near-impossible time of getting out of bed when depressed. Even the smallest tasks seem monumental when depressed. One of the things I'm working on is making sure I keep drinking and eating since not doing much of either can severely impact things.

[Aye-aye]

I've got various physical health problems at the moment and I often feel tired. Have you tried changing your sleep habits? I have heard that it is best to turn off electronic devices 1 hour before going to bed. I agree with Norw's advice.

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I would say be careful what you disclose. Don’t expect your boss to understand. You’re just there to get the job done, no one really needs to know all your personal details about your struggle with depression. I would be nice if they understood and cared, but don’t count on it.