Mental health disclosure
I recently got diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and as a result of that I have a scheduled fortnightly appointment with a psychologist at a clinic that is a bit far from where I work. Both times I've visited the psychologist I literally had to sneak out of the office to do so( the psychologist only come to the clinic at 2pm on Thursdays).
The session can range from 1 -2 hours and adding the time i take to get there and back, I'm spending about 3-4 hours out of the office. I currently wondering if I should disclose to my boss so that I can see the psychologist with guilt and constantly checking the time.
If I do disclose I run the risk of being outed and my career being stymied but on the flip side, not disclosing might get me fired for leaving the office during work hours.