I've been hiding my MDD for 4 years at work, until today.

[Raggedy-Ann]

I don't get along with a co-worker. I always greet everyone when I arrive and say good bye when I leave. She does not respond or ever acknowledge me. Whatever. We are not friends. Today I got pissed, not something I do outside of my home. I have lowered one antidepressant as it causes my heartbeat to be in the upper 90's. I am feeling emotional, irrational.... I think I am still right but she twisted the story to our supervisor. I apologized to both as I could feel the tears wanting to fill my eyes. I decided the only thing I could do was tell a small bit of the truth. This illness sucks! Now I will see if everybody starts treating me differently because she has a big mouth. on a good note my heart rate has dropped to the mid 80's.

[I_LOVE_TACOS]

How is it going at work now? There is such a stigma with depression and mental illness. I have tried to hide it too, but it shows up when it wants to. I shared this with my bosses because they were telling me I seemed “preoccupied with something else.” It stung. They seemed to be a bit more understanding, but soon after I quit my job. I am hypersensitive to criticism and being told I am doing something wrong. I can’t take it, but oh, how I wish I could.

Please reach out if you need to. I’ll be glad to chat with you!