I work for a somewhat progressive corporate and they allow paid sick leave for ‘stress/anxiety’ and ‘mental health’ reasons which I really appreciated. However I would feel somewhat guilty and can’t really relax or rest when I use one thinking they will see me as a liar or something when in fact I really do suffer from depression (in remission but some days are just worse than the others). I keep thinking my colleagues/bosses will not want to work with me and not include me in future projects if I use it too often and I will eventually get fired? Although I made sure that no one will need me on those days and that me taking a day off will not fuck anyone in the ass.
I am not after any type of promotion or raise at all I’m happy where I am. I just don’t want to be seen as a liar and I also don’t want to feel this enormous amount of guilt. Any suggestions?