Hey Everyone,
I need some advice, and because I don't really have anyone else to talk to about it, I have turned to you.
Since being diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression about 3 years ago I was started on medication. Worked well for awhile, but my chemistry adjusted and felt as though nothing worked.
So my dose was doubled. Which was great, but still affected my work performance. After much discussion with both my Dr and Phsycologist it was determined that I may not actually have Depression and I was recently moved from my medication.
In itself, this was great, I now know what is wrong as Depression and ADD have very similar symptoms. Thus where this story is now leading to....
I haven't found a good way to approach my boss and inform him about what's going on, sadly anxiety rears its head I clam up and decide I'd rather not have the stigma attached to me in a professional environment. Now that I have not been issued and form of anti-depressant, I'm having a hard time adjusting.
It started on Saturday and continues today, the withdrawal symptoms. It's not fun. Head spins, little to no balance, headaches, pulsing electrical 'Zaps' from my ears to my toes.
Its not safe to drive and as that is a large part of my job, in the name of being safe, took today off. Only to be greeted by an upset boss. I get that he doesn't understand what's going on because I haven't told him... But how the hell do you approach this subject with someone like that?
Its not easy even thinking about it, because I know that as soon as I tell him, EVERYONE else in the office will know by the end of the day. Which is not something I desire greatly.
Does anyone have any advice?
Cheers.
