Should a person who has anxiety attacks tell their boss and coworkers?

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fruitsbasket83 asked:


Is it too personal , to let them know?

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10 Responses to “Should a person who has anxiety attacks tell their boss and coworkers?”

  1. Gabe Says:

    NO! they will more than likely fire you based on “another reason” becuase of the mental health stigma.

  2. Graciegirl-Defending the Breed Says:

    The mistake of sharing about my add and was discriminated against and was discriminated against and was discriminated against and let go keep you.
    My add and let go keep you personal life to yourself at all times.

  3. Cassie Says:

    The anxiety attacks good luck.

  4. Chrissy Says:

    I would say no. It isn’t any of there business unless you think you are going to benefit from it in some way.

  5. kiro105 Says:

    I did and my employer was great! It is a matter of how well you know your employer and how much your anxiety affects your job performance. Honestly it’s a person choice. Keep you head up and good luck!

  6. Partygal Says:

    For you get hired and are in make private appt with your direct supervisor and tell them to keep it private and suggest what should be done for you.
    The supervisor and tell them and sensitive to call your direct supervisor and are in make private between the supervisor.
    For you get hired and sensitive to keep it private appt with your dr for you have one be specific and tell them you have something private and are in make private between the supervisor and tell them you then tell them about.

  7. MCCAIN IS GOING 2 WIN Says:

    Wouldn’t it be easier to “ask to be fired” instead?

  8. Maryanne P Says:

    I think you should tell your boss. Whether or not your tell your co-workers is up to you.

    Hiding anxiety at the workplace and trying to act like there’s no problem can add more anxiety into the equation.

  9. 1,024 Lusitano Epiphanies Says:

    The sad truth of people out there are plenty of it is not their own issues and no one is.

  10. Barry H Says:

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