Do I have to say that I've had a psychotic episode?

The first thing we need to know is that there is no legal provision that obliges you to say that you have gone through a psychotic episode. The decision to tell or not is entirely yours. The important thing is that when you consider whether or not to share your experience in this area, you do so taking into account the pros and cons that this openness may entail, since it is an experience that is still socially stigmatized and by sharing it we may expose ourselves to more discrimination. Pros: Relating to others with honesty (not having to hide or lie). Discovering that, like you, there are many more people who have suffered psychological distress. The possibility of finding support within the group. Achieve reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Cons: The possibility of receiving various forms of discrimination: distancing, mobbing , relegation to minor tasks, degradation or dismissal alleging reasons other than the mental health problem.

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What's the hardest part about getting back into a routine?
What can I expect from returning to my routine? Will everything be the same as before? How do I manage my expectations?
How should I explain my temporary absence from work? Do I have to say I had a psychotic episode?
When I go back to school, what should I explain to my teachers? And to my classmates?
Are there any activities that are not recommended after a psychotic episode?
Are there any activities that help prevent new psychotic episodes?
How important is it to maintain a daily routine?
How should the family act when returning to routine after a psychotic episode?
In adolescence and young adulthood, what role do friendships play or how can they help?
In the educational environment, is it necessary to make adaptations for people who are reintegrating after a psychotic episode?
How can teachers detect a recurrence of a psychotic episode?
Is it a good idea to explain to new people I meet that I have a psychotic disorder?
How to regain self-confidence?
How can the environment help to regain this trust?
How can we tell if the person is becoming ill again, or how can we prevent a relapse?
In the workplace, how does having a psychotic disorder affect a person's performance?
As a company, what should we know and how can we support a person who has been discharged from the hospital?
If after the psychotic episode I don't feel entirely confident resuming all my usual activities, where can I get help to stay active and get back into my daily routine?
If I can no longer work after the outbreak, what other activities can help me stay active?

How should I explain my temporary absence from work? Do I have to say I had a psychotic episode?

Maria Aran Herrera

Mental Health Activist. Project coordinator

Federació Catalana d'Entitats de Salut Mental en 1ª Persona – VEUS

The first thing we need to know is that there is no legal provision that obliges you to say that you have gone through a psychotic episode.

The decision to tell or not is entirely yours.

The important thing is that when you consider whether or not to share your experience in this area, you do so taking into account the pros and cons that this openness may entail, since it is an experience that is still socially stigmatized and by sharing it we may expose ourselves to more discrimination.

Pros:

Relating to others with honesty (not having to hide or lie).
Discovering that, like you, there are many more people who have suffered psychological distress.
The possibility of finding support within the group.
Achieve reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

Cons:

The possibility of receiving various forms of discrimination: distancing, mobbing , relegation to minor tasks, degradation or dismissal alleging reasons other than the mental health problem.

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