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I have been under stress at work and with a very ill husband. After being reprimanded for going home to tend to him after work instead of staying around to meet new coworkersI made the unfortunate comment to the human resource rep who called me later that I felt like I was having a nervous breakdown. Now she wants a doctor's note saying I am not having one. My research show that that term is not even a medical condtion. What I was really saying is I am stressed out. What can I do when I never went to see a doctor about it and have no symptoms?

Submitted: 40 days and 9 hours ago.

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They may want to make sure that you are emotionally fit to tend to your work duties. I would put in writting what has happened. I would let your work know that you had completed the your work duties for the day and that you are not obligated to stay after work to meet new employees and that you understand how that would be nice that you have a sick husband to tend to. Let them know in writting that you used the "wrong" termonolgoy when talking to the HR rep and that you were simply stating that you were stressed.

If they continue to insist that you get an evaluation then I would request they supply you with their policy regarding this. Depending how much you want to fight this you may want to contact a lawyer to help you figure out your exact rights in your state and workplace once you get a written copy of the policy.

I hope this helps! I am here to provide you with a satisfactory answer so please let me know if I can assist anymore.

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Expert:	Kelley
Pos. Feedback:	98.8 %
Answered:	10/12/2009

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

BSW, MSW, LCSW

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Posted by Kelley 39 days and 17 hours ago.

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