Anonymous
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Disclosing OCD to Employer?
I recently received my OCD diagnosis and am wondering if folks have disclosed this to their employer. Any tips or watch outs? I’m in a very corporate / competitive environment.
NicaNica
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I don’t see any reason to disclose your HIPPA information to any employer.
r.m.1r.m.1
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Why do you feel like disclosing it?
AnonymousAnonymous
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@r.m.1 I guess I’m wondering if it effects my work sometimes should I be upfront so it doesn’t come back to bite me in a review or something down the road 🤷🏼♂️
r.m.1r.m.1
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@Anonymous You know your bosses and co workers so I think you know what is best for you specifically. I personally wouldn’t want other people to look down upon me for not understanding or feel the need to change my workload compared to my co-workers. Every person, regardless of having OCD or not has inconsistent motivation and performance at work. If you make a big deal out of it, then they could to. Just my thoughts
777Q777Q
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Personally I would not disclose , it is a personal matter. On one hand there is ADA in the USA on the other hand employers can pick and choose who works for them , most states are “ at will “. So only the most blatant proven discrimination might help a person keep their job if it can be proven after hiring and paying for an attorney.
Hopeful29Hopeful29
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No one at My works now about my ocd I don't see any reason to tell them
AnonymousAnonymous
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I had a really bad OCD flare up that was affecting my productivity, so I wound up telling my boss about my diagnosis when she asked what was up. It actually wound up taking some of the pressure off of that particular episode, and turned out really helpful!
Catlove9Catlove9
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I honestly tell everyone. I am part of the mental health group at work and they actually asked me to come speak on their panel about my experience with OCD. I have also feared about sharing but I want to change how we handle ourselves at work. We are more than just the work we are doing. We are humans with problems. I try to be open with it because I hope it can help at least one other person. I totally get not wanting to share. It really isn’t anyone’s business. But I’ve shared and many people have come to me thanking me for speaking out.
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