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The other day my boss pulled me into the conference room and had a "talk" with me. He told me it seemed I didn't want to be there and that he didn't want someone just there to get a pay check. Afterward he started to put a lot of pressure on me for any mistakes or delays I would make.
Later that day I requested to speak in private and just told him flat out that I suffer from an anxiety disorder and depression and my attitude was the result. I also told him that I am starting medication and that the side effect would hinder my performance until they subside. He was actually very understanding and appreciated me telling him this. It totally changed his perspective on my behavior and he has been much more forgiving. He even inquired whether I needed any special accomidations for my 'disability'. I didn't want to be treated any different than anyone else, I just asked for his understanding.
Since then I have been much more comfortable at work and around my boss and we are much more friendly to each other. Before I was worried my anxiety would be seen as a liability so I tried to hide it. I was glad to get it off my chest.
Later that day I requested to speak in private and just told him flat out that I suffer from an anxiety disorder and depression and my attitude was the result. I also told him that I am starting medication and that the side effect would hinder my performance until they subside. He was actually very understanding and appreciated me telling him this. It totally changed his perspective on my behavior and he has been much more forgiving. He even inquired whether I needed any special accomidations for my 'disability'. I didn't want to be treated any different than anyone else, I just asked for his understanding.
Since then I have been much more comfortable at work and around my boss and we are much more friendly to each other. Before I was worried my anxiety would be seen as a liability so I tried to hide it. I was glad to get it off my chest.