For a little bit of context, Ive been diagnosed with Major Depression and PTSD for years and have actively been participating in treatment for it, but still struggle at times.
I (35f) work two jobs to keep my family financially stable. I admittedly fell behind on one job because I was overwhelmed with balancing work, my health, and family life. I had told my supervisor (40f) that I was falling behind and asked if there was anything she would suggest, and tried the suggestions she gave me.
Fast forward a couple of months, and my doctor put me on a new medication. The side effects were brutal, and I was barely functional, leading to falling further behind. After a month or 2 on the new medication and trying everything to counteract the side effects, I decided the cons outweighed the pros and my doctor and I agreed to pull me off it.
However, I was also unaware that a side effect of coming off this medication included heightened mental health issues. My depression quickly ramped up, I was extremely suicidal, and was actually having catatonic episodes. My doctors and therapist decided it would be a good idea to take a leave of absence to focus on recovery, so I did.
I reached out to my supervisor and was honest about going on, including my suicidallity. It took her 3 days to respond to my email, and the only thing she had to say was to make sure I caught up on work.
While I was taken aback by the lack of concern (we were a “family” after all 
) I agreed, and once I was in a better headspace, I did catch up.
) I agreed, and once I was in a better headspace, I did catch up.After a lot of thought, and seeing no one from my super small company (literally like 10 people) reach out to see how I was doing, I decided to resign. I let my supervisor know that Id come back from my leave of absence and finish up the projects I have been working on, but then Id be leaving the company. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of anything, so I just said my reason was health related.
Fast forward two months later at my exit interview: my supervisor used the hour to berate me for falling behind on work, not being more open about my struggles, and how awful it was for her to experience my betrayal.
Hurt, angry, and confused, I just left the exit interview, with hopes that all of this was over.
Apparently it wasn’t, because she told everyone how disrespectful I was, and that I was a narcissist who was abusing her during my time there.
I didn’t think taking care of myself was a bad thing, especially since the supervisor constantly pushed for us to take care of ourselves.
Most of my co-workers who I thought were great people and we got along great have now blocked me on everything and I’m truly confused at what I did wrong.
So, AITAH? If so, do I even bother doing anything about it?
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