I would talk to your supervisor, or to a nurse or doctor that you work with if you are not in that kind of role. Let them know and see what they say. It seems like a medical professional may be able to understand better than the average person.

apply for FMLA on the basis of continued treatment being a necessity for your condition. The only person u will HAVE to divulge your illness to is your HR coordinator. The laws surrounding this protect you and your job from any repercussion surrounding your disease. Beyond that, as long as you are in a good place, tell whomever you choose, whenever you are ready. Most "normies" are not informed enough to handle our truths and are therfore best kept in the dark. Best of luck! Hugs-

Go to HR, tell none of your coworkers, not even a BFF.

MY OPIONION. I WOULD. CAUSE I FEEL YOU'RE SUPPOSE TO BE TRUTHFULL. THERE'S A DOWN SIDE TO THAT CAUSE PEOPLE JUDGE. TO ME, HONESTLY; IT'S UP TO THE PERSON(YOU)AND ESPECIALLY, THE PEOPLEYOU'R DEALING WITH.

Both of my bosses knew only because the depression was so bad. In fact, one boss had a meeting with my employees and told them that I was getting help. Only those with the need to know should be told, otherwise everyone else can just think you're having a bad day. :O)
Good luck.

I am a teacher and when the high school I taught at found out I was let go at the end of the year - for being to ill (they said it was my asthma but that is crap). I still teacher at a college and am scared they will find out and let me go. The thing is the laws have been written but not everyone follows them and when you sue them for discrimination the suite is long, ugly and costly. Good luck - it is a big decision.

Talk to a lawyer
I wouldnt unless it was absoulotely necassary disabeled employees are protected.

I work in Corp America, not health care, but I agree with Alicia, TELL NO ONE but HR. My last job, people knew, my EVIL boss found out and made it miserable for me. He told me in no uncertain terms he wouldn't have hired me if he knew. I know... against the law, but I chose to leave not fight.

Good luck, but only you can know what's right.

(org)No unless there are problems popping up.

If there are problems, then maybe supervisor or human resources.

Ask yourself: am I comfortable telling this person?

Then I would only tell one person at a time. And only..............on a need to know basis.

IMHO.

Talk to a supervisor or HR person about it. You should tell them just in case, and if anything happens to you they have to comply with Amer Disabilities Act.

Telling the HR could be the end of your job. In the high school I taught at it was the HR person who harassed me on a daily basis. I wanted to quit but was under contract and was told if I quit they would go after my teaching license. It was one of the worse periods in my life - the longest 7 months I have had to live through. I cried - no lie- every single day.

I am unique in this regard. I do nto hesitate to tell anyone about my Dx. I think it is sad there is such a stigma surrounding our disorder and others like it.

That stigma keeps thousands of people from seeking help. There is no stigma about being diabetic,, and if a diabetic's blood sugar is off it can and will affect their behavior...yet not stigma.

That is because people are brave enough to say "I am a diabetic...I may need help sometimes"

To me, my opinion only, the ONLY way to end the stigma is for us to be honest and forthcoming...show that we are respectable citizens and people will learn.

With this approach I have already led one person from learning about my disorder and comparing it to himself to go and get help.

Again, I'm unique. I am honest and upfront and teach everyone I can in hopes of making life better for all of us.

Hallucinations? Have you talked with your pdoc?

I've been there and had several manic episodes that included hallucinations at a previous place of employment. The last one ended up in a hospital stay. I believe I was fortunate that the company was understanding but I still kept it under wraps as much as possible - on a need to know basis with the owner only.

hell no! i a, mot a lier, as the truth is always more interesting to me, but no way! i've seen how powerful the self-fulfilling prophesy is.

everyone fibs about why they need to go/stay home sick. you're fibbing, but the reason to go home would be real.

but it's just me weighing in.