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I worked in a school I paid my union dues, I was fired because absences due to my anxiety, panic attacks other employees who made it un barable. When all was said and done I contacted my union rep and we had several meetings on getting me reinstated until he and another co-worker warned me that if I thought things were bad before, they would probably escslate. I spoke w/ my Supervisor and the superintendent who shrugged it of and told me tjey didn't have tim for these games. I felt pushed out of my job and have since taken my case to an Administrative law judge, it has been almost a yr. but I atleast want this school to know that they kicked me while I was down and I won't go quietly in to the dark.
It is not the first job I have lost because of my mental health issues.
Dewalt
Dewalt, 17
I'm so sorry that you have gone through that. I have been dealing with anxiety for most of my life. I went through some traumatic experiences as a child (mainly verbal and emotional abuse). I work at a high school, too. I'm thankful that I have an understanding co-worker and a few understanding staff members. However, I have taken a lot of days off. Some days, I go in and I just cannot function (I feel very anxious and cry) and go home. I worry that I will lose any goodwill for it. I wish that anxiety disorders were treated like any "physical" disorder. If you were prone to seizures, even if you were going through different medications until you found the right one, you wouldn't be fired if you had them. I wish it were the same with this. I've been on different meds and I'm going to therapy. I still have bad days; it's the mornings that get me. Sometimes I wish I had a "physical" illness instead and would be treated more seriously, rather than be accused of be "weak". I have talked to love ones about it and they have said "be careful" or they could use it against you. Great, as if I didn't have enough to worry about. I know I'm rambling; I'm just trying to reach out and get this off my chest.
I hope that you accomplish what you need to do; I'm in your corner.