[In the US] Discussing one's suffering in a work setting with colleagues seems like an overall 'bad idea'. Serious disease? Looks like your position is no longe

[In the US] Discussing one's suffering in a work setting with colleagues seems like an overall 'bad idea'. Serious disease? Looks like your position is no longer required... Mental health issue? We'll escort you out of the building, don't make us call the police. Etc. Which sucks. It isn't how it should be, but one is taking a significant risk to reveal suffering which could lead to greater suffering. > Or they may conclude that this isn't the kind of relationship, or the kind of company, where we talk about such things. > So find the courage to take the initiative. Asking if someone is doing okay should be the extent that someone outside of the medical or legal professions should be asking. Probing beyond that may be considered very unwelcome to the sufferer. I respect the author's ideas, but until there is a societal shift in how we see ourselves and our relationship with employers, with additional protections from the government from our employers, I don't see delving into external issues as to being beneficial in a work setting. My suffering won't end until I do, and I've learned a lot from doing so. I would love to share those experiences. But it won't happen without significant anonymity I don't believe I can achieve.