I’ve overdosed... twice in 48 hours... I just wanted a break. No sadness, no thinking. Just quiet. All I’ve done is hurt the people I love. My black hole is mine alone and I’ve just made it bigger. I’m numb. I’m getting help but I don’t no how to deal when I finally go back to work. What do I tell my colleagues? I’m being admitted into a good facility where I can get the help I need. I don’t want them knowing their boss lost the plot. I am the happy bubbly one. Who just couldn’t keep pretending.
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You can tell them anything you like. You can tell the truth, you can say you are going to a wellness retreat, or having surgery.
You don't need to tell them anything, it's really no ones business. As long as there's someone taking over your duties while you're away, you don't even need to address your absence if you don't want to.
However, my mum was in a similar position. She didn't want people work to know she'd been admitted to the psych ward, she made up a few flimsy 'health' excuses, I think that only made people talk behind her back and come up with their own theories.
Just remember, there's absolutely no shame in letting your colleagues know you've taken some time out to work on your mental health, you don't need to go into specifics of course, and who knows, maybe you discussing your mental health may help other people you work with realise it's ok to get help when you need it.
Really though, just do whatever you're comfortable with.
I wish you well in your treatment Xx
You tell them whatever and how much you feel comfortable with. I know when I was going through similar i didnt want anyone to know and swore those that did to secrecy.
However after I left treatmentand sorted myself I kinda felt an empowerment. IF you felt comfortable it could be a good way to open the dialogue at work about mental health. But only if you feel comfortable. You are stronger than you think you are and are proving it by getting yourself treatment. Keep reminding yourself of that and just take one minute/hr/day at a time and good luck.