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Old 25-02-2014, 07:54 PM   #5
ajrocks
 
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Originally Posted by Shenanigans View Post
That's understandable but it also shows you are capable to do the job and also shows that you are aware when you need extra support. These are positive signs to any employer. You have proved your capability in your previous job, you have also proved that you are aware when your mental health may effect this capability and have worked with your previous employer to enable you to counter act this.
The fear of stigma is understandable, but from what you've spoken about I don't see there to be any reason for your new employer to have doubts about you. They may wish to speak about how you are doing, what they can do to help support you in your role and things like this but this is their legal requirement and is not a judgement on your ability to do the job.
Stigma is frightening, but it is being tackled. Most people nowadays are much more insightful about mental health as it effects so many people and people are beginning to be a lot more open about it. Try to focus on the positives of this, it sounds like a very good thing and something you are looking forward to. But starting any new job is nerve wrecking and perhaps this anxiety is attaching itself to this medical form right now. Remember that you have already been offered the job, it is yours, the form is a legal formality really, but also something that you can use to establish he best possible plan to enable you to be supported and happy in this new job.
Thankyou that says it all really x



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