New boss not supportive of mental health

Hi @peps

Sorry to hear about this is not okay and you have every right to be concerned. It is discrimination to treat you any differently due to a mental illness. I'll put a link here https://humanrights.gov.au/quick-guide/12067 Might be worth a read. It's just awful that they are making you feel this way and really disappointing. Is there someone at work who you trust that you might be able to confide in?

Sending warmest wishes

Hanami

Hey @peps ,

I'm sorry to hear this has happened. It must be so hard where you try to be honest, then end up not getting a position because of it.

Do you feel your PTSD affects your work performance?

I'm no expert, but I'm not sure people can refuse you a job on the grounds that you have mental health condition/s - unless it directly affects your work performance.

I hid my mental health from my corporate workplace for many years. That's why I turned to forums like SANE to give me an outlet to share what was going on for me.

Do you think that would help?

HI @hanami

I don't really trust anyone there yet I still feel anxious about starting the do job and learning everyones names. The general manger hasn't spoken to me at all. The last time I had a conversation with her was at the interview. My direct manger is the one that said she had to say that just because I had PTSD doesn't mean I'm not going to be good at the job. I don't think my direct manager thought about what she was telling me. I just feel on edge about it all and i'm terrified of what will happen if I panic, have a flash back or dissociate at work. I don't know what to do when it happens and feel unsafe telling anyone about it.

@peps your workplace has an obligation to support you if anything like what you fear happens. Of course just because you have PTSD does not mean you aren't good at your job. They shouldn't think that either.

It's the law that they are supportive towards you.

Congratulations! You know what? You earned the job! @peps At least no one can say it landed on your lap.

Walk in there with confidence, and your whole demeanour will change 🙂

I believe in you 🙂

I hear you get a lot of anxiety about getting judged. Do you have a therapist you can work with around this anxiety? @peps

It's so important that you feel psychologically safe at work.

Let your strengths shine in your new job 🙂

We're hear to chat if you ever need a chat.

What I found helpful with seeing a psychologist is writing down everything I want to discuss in a session @peps . It makes the session something to look forward to and to get as much support as I can.

I hope you will be able to work through some of these anxieties when you see your psychologist next.

What are somethings you enjoy doing in your free time?