I've decided that I will probably accept the promotion at work tomorrow, but I feel like I need to tell my boss that I have some limitations. In my current position, I am able to manage because it is very structured, contained, and sometimes repetitive. The new position will be less so, and I am concerned about anxiety flare ups and depressive apathy and overwhelm. I'm particularly concerned about writing reports on the computer (which will be a daily task) since one of the reasons I had to stop working on my masters was panic related to writing on the computer.
This is what I'm thinking of saying, but I would really appreciate some feedback.
I need you to know that I am not functioning at the top of my game right now. My mental health hasn't been great. I've had some difficulty accessing supports over the past year, partly due to covid, but I am actively working on it. I need you to know this because it means that sometimes tasks may take longer than usual to complete or I may need to structure my day differently sometimes.
What do you think? Should I add or remove anything?
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