Occ. Health could talk to your manager and explain a more sensitive way of treating you. They are there for that, too. They work on your behalf.
To be honest, I've always been completely upfront about everything that was affecting me at work. The first person I saw was a doctor, [referred when my then manager felt out of her depth, basically, and I was pretty unwell] and she was very understanding and recommended that work carry on as before, and that my treatment is long term and recovery ongoing. My manager however wasn't fully satisfied, and contacted HR, who transferred me to back office duties for part of my hours. The second time I was referred because I was under a lot of stress which was causing problems, my PTSD symptoms acting up pretty severely. The person I saw [a different provider, they change them like the weather] was a nurse, and she questioned my diagnosis and my treatment plan, which of course was None Of Her Business, and my GP and therapist said as much also. But she did say that things should ease as the stress abates [I'd just had gastroenteritis and then moved house in the space of a month!] and that current workplace adjustments were satisfactory. The whole process did help me to take more responsibility at work and keep my PTSD reactions more contained within work.
Hmm yeah. Sorry about all the Me Stuff.
My managers have always been really considerate and warm and open with me, so I'm not sure how best to suggest you approach your situation.
Questions they ask are what's your diagnosis, what treatment are you having, how long for, but most importantly how does it effect you at work, how can they help you. Stuff like that. Though I have been told by someone somewhere that I'm not obligated to tell them specifics re medication. [e.g. nurse lady believed I had bipolar, and wanted me to go on mood stabilisers, which both my GP and therapist disagreed completely with. My GP said that she sees me often enough and knows me well enough to pick up on if I'd need a medication change or such. Since then they've changed providers - again! - but they now, I read, consult with the GP so they get their facts right...!]
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