I have had severe pms (probably pmdd) for over 20 years, I'm finally, hopefully getting it sorted out with a hysterectomy later this year. I'm on injections to stop me ovulating and hrt which are making me depressed so the consuktant has suggested going back on sertraline to help me for the next few months. Until they kick in I'm really struggling, spending long lengths of time not talking to anyone, avoiding people etc. it has affected my work, can't concentrate very well, not returning calls and emails and I need a break whilst I get my head around the sertraline.
How do I explain that to a male boss who doesn't do empathy? If I say I've got pms I'm sure he won't understand how bad it is. I've felt terrible this weekend, didn't really get yesterday and could really do with a break this week, I can call in sick, but don't know, what to say, am thinking of saying tonsillitis as it won't need much further explaining.
I was wondering what others had said to their employer when it gets bad enough that you can't keep a lid on it?