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Kink - Chronic Illness - Disclosing to Dr.

I’m wondering if anyone has encountered this before - my condition directly affects my kink and it’s pretinent I clarify some aspects with my doctor/oncologist. Does anyone have suggestions on how to approach the subject without appearing brash and getting a “raised eyebrow”? I’m hoping to get some unbiased answers from a professional.
Thank you in advance.
#kink #disclosure #illaskwhatyouwont #UCD #inoperable #subcarina #ropebondage

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TW- sexual assault

I have been struggling with the realization that my first ever sexual experience over 15 years ago was an assault. Part of me always knew but my brain decided that I was ready to look at it and it all came back and clicked. Thursday I took a sick day, yesterday I disclosed the reason for my latest struggle to my partner.
He looked at me and asked why I looking for reasons to be screwed up. No compassion, sympathy or empathy, instead irritation and dismissal.
His response has knocked the wind out of me and now I'm feeding like I've been bowled over twice. I am upset, hurt, disappointed and angry.

#SexualTrauma #SexualAssault #SexualViolence #disclosure #Isolation #Trauma #Depression #Anxiety

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Disclosing depression/anxiety at work

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?

#Work #disclosure #promotion #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #Trauma

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How to talk about your trauma in relationships #Trauma

We are expected to be honest in a relationship. However, disclosing personal trauma is not an one-off conversation. It's an ongoing process. #Trauma #Relationships #disclosure

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Disclosing mental health to prospective employers?

I had an emotional/nervous breakdown in August 2018. Since then, I've been on private long term disability benefits, but those were cut off in mid-November, even though my psychiatrist is not ready to release me to work, nor do I feel ready. I've been diagnosed with MDD and generalized anxiety and I'm taking a cocktail of meds to keep me on a more even keel.

Without any income at all, I feel forced to return to work so I've recently applied for a few jobs. I've now been contacted by one company to have a phone interview.

Should I disclose my mental health disability during the phone interview and explain my 1+ year gap in employment? If not, what should I say? #MDD #Depression #MentalHealth #Employment #disclosure

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