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Full medical disclosure

HectorContributor07 July 2016, 7:01 pm AEST

Full medical disclosure

Hi everyone.

Im new here and this is my first post.

I suffer from major depression and BPD, and have been hospitalised due to its severity. Im unemployed but im close to getting a job with an interview next week.

The problem is i must pass a medical and i know they will certainly ask abount mental illness history. My other problem is my scars which are present on my wrist, which also has a semicolon tattoo on it?

The job is working within a state government department.

Hector aka The gift that keeps on giving!

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hope77Senior Contributor07 July 2016, 7:13 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

I think Government jobs are about the safest because they do not discriminate as much as the private employers do. If it is a safety concern then maybe you will have to disclose it but otherwise, they can not discriminate. I'm pretty sure

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HectorContributor07 July 2016, 7:20 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

thanks for your rsponse. Its a difficult situation as i want to be honest and i dont want to hide from the truth... but at the same time i really want this job as i feel it will ultimately help partly in my recovery

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hope77Senior Contributor07 July 2016, 7:45 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

hey @Hector would you be able to talk to your treating Doctor, he may have more of an idea than me, before your interview

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HectorContributor07 July 2016, 8:00 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

I think my doctor may try and talk me out of this job as its quite a challenging role dealing with highly emotional members of the community. Maybe im biting off more than i can chew with this role but i dont want to die wondering either.... i may take your advice though.. thankyou

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utopiaSenior Contributor07 July 2016, 9:48 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

@Hector. Can I ask if you are still self harming? I know it's an intrusive question. My reason for asking - if you no longer self harm, maybe that is a positive that can be bought up during your medical. It mag show that yiu are a survivor. That you can overcome tough obstacles.
Just remember, you only need to share, what you choose to share.
I wish you luck.

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mrkotterSenior Contributor09 July 2016, 8:33 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

@Hector My advice is to say nothing. I don't and I won't. It's none of their business quite frankly. It doesn't affect my performance and I look after myself. Why would I want to go round telling potential bosses about things in my private life?

It's a weird question and I wish they didn't ask it.

Besides they can't fire you if they find out you didn't say anything. Every lawyer in the country would be lining up to take a case like that on.

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HectorContributor10 July 2016, 4:49 pm AEST

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thankyou for your advice its greatly appreciated, and you are confiming exactly what i had in mind, so thats telling me im not alone which i also appreciate!

Stay safe!

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HectorContributor10 July 2016, 4:52 pm AEST

Re: Full medical disclosure

hi,.. im no longer self harming physically, but as for mentally well all i can say is thats its work in progress!!

Thankyou for your response, as it helps me.

cheers

stay safe

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utopiaSenior Contributor10 July 2016, 6:50 pm AEST

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That's wonderful that you are no longer self harming @Hector. That takes strength.
Unfortunately our MI's can sometimes make it tough for us when we want or need to work.
But as the saying goes 'one step at a time'. I think you're doing great. Just keep doing what you can. The rest will come later.

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