missed some work today!

I was feely really bad this morning and I called in to work with some bull about a "personal emergency" when all I actually did is sleep till noon.  I am at work now but I can't let this happen too often.  Normally I want to go to work just to get out of the house but I just couldn't today.  I can't take the chance that this will affect my job. 

My depression affects me everyday but it is not very severe.  I have more of a mild, chronic depression (dysthymia).  However, I still need to watch my absenteeism.  I have been taking more sick hours lately and my boss has noticed.  I did tell him I was having some personal problems and he was understanding.  But, still.