Okay so I know I'm not the only one who has been late to or missed work because of anxiety and/or depression, and usually I will just say "I'm sick." That prompted me to wonder what would we say if we actually told our bosses the truth?

1. "I can't come in today because I feel like I'm having a heart attack....okay, yes, I am a healthy 25 year old...no, I really am having a heart attack this time.."

2. "I will be late today because I'm glued to the toilet and you see we have a public restroom in the office so if I have to go that would be too embarrassing."

3. "I will be late today because I cannot stand staff meetings. I swear I will pass out during one of them, one of these days..."

Keep em going