BJSBCasual Contributor
Employer issues
Having been diagnosed with Bipolar type two in 2014, I have always been open to my employers about that and my clinical depression I was diagnosed with in 1999. Working hard to have a healthy mental health hasn't been easy but I have managed in conjunction with my treating specialists to come off the medication for my bipolar and only be on the medication for my depression. So it was with shock that four weeks ago I get referred by my boss to the departments occupational physician to be assessed for fitness to work. Especially as there has been no performance issues, no problems with my mental health or anything else.
so now I am fighting for my career, my financial stability and my reputation. In the meantime my boss is spreading rumours that I attempted suicide (I didn't) and that I wasn't safe around people.
how do I fight this without it impacting my mental health. I have been so strong for a long time and now a single person is attempting to destroy me.