I just got back from my doctor appointment today. And he gave me a note to give to my boss. It says that I have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Not today, actually I have been dealing with these issues for several years now.
But only in the last few months, when they hired a new supervisor for my department, has it become an issue at work. Up until now, I have not shared my mental health struggles with work because frankly, it's none of their business.
But, apparently this is the only way I have any shot at being treated with any semblence of respect and human dignity. Sad, that I have to jetison my dignity and reveal things that I would prefer to keep private in order to get treated properly, but I guess that's how it is.
But, threats to demote me and make me return to the office are now going to be null and void. And. any time I feel a panic attack coming on, I will be using sick leave time instead of trying to push through as I have in the past.
Meanwhile, I will be talking with my lawyer to see if she deals with ADA cases or if she can recommend someone that does. Because I have a feeling that boss is going to try and fight me on this.