💨 Abstract

After being hired, the author was abruptly dismissed from their job after a colleague discovered their undisclosed mental illness. The author had experienced psychosis and was later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. The stigma and lack of understanding about mental health made it difficult for the author to secure jobs and navigate workplace environments. Despite finding freelance work, the author's income is insufficient and is threatened by government benefit cuts. The author advocates for better understanding, empathy, and support for individuals with mental illnesses in the workforce.

Courtesy: Anonymous