What to tell my work as an excuse to be out so I can go to see a therapist regularly?

[Anonymous]

I would and could easily make up time at work that would be missed. But I don't want them to know why I need to miss any time.
It would only be maybe once every other week at first, then maybe a bit more spread out. So figure 2 times a month, ideally 3 though. I could probably only afford 2.

What should I say to my work? I feel weird saying I have a follow-up appointment for an undisclosed reason.
No, they'd not think I'm pregnant. Not sure what they'd think. We are a tiny office and they are part of what I will talk about in therapy, actually!

Not sure what to say, I know I could be out that often, but I feel like I don't want to keep saying follow up. I WILL be asked if everything is ok, then they will draw their conclusions, and it will only add to my stress.

[Anonymous]

If you know that it won't be a problem to take off, you just need to give a reason, then you can say it has something to do with family. You can even say "it's a family thing" and leave it at that.

But if you're worried that your boss won't let you out unless you have a good reason, then you should consider telling them you go see a counselor every once in a while. You should be able to take off for mental health reasons, especially since you will make up the work. Sometimes I find it's better to just be upfront about it, because this way you can tell them that you're fine and they don't need to worry, you just like to go and talk to someone. And if you're only going every other week then they'll know that it's nothing too serious (otherwise you'd go more often) so they won't worry. If you dodge the issue or lie about it, then they'll be more suspicious and think something's up and be more worried if they find out you've secretly been going to therapy.

Just my two cents.

[BassistForever]

Do you have kids? Or a brother/sister close cousin with kids? You could totally say your relative's work schedule changed and you have to pick up the kids from school every now and then.

[yaddayaddayadda02]

Are you in a corporate office?

[Asker]

No, why?

[yaddayaddayadda02]

If you did, you could go discuss with HR. as it is, just tell your manager that you have to make an appointment every x days, and you'd like time off. If they probe, just say 'it's personal'

[Annymous8]

Do you have someone to cover for you?

[Asker]

This isn't a problem, I make up the time missed same day