This is a difficult topic to talk. Sadly, many people do not even talk, and many with bipolar disorder commit suicide. I know what it is to be in the dark cycle of bipolar. Last week, some personal issues triggered me to go from highly optimistic to extremely pessimistic. I don't know how to tell my employer that my mind in in another planet right now. I might loose might job since it has been 4 days I do not work (2 sick, 2 because of this). The company is based in the US but fully remote. I am under a contract (and I am not US citizen), while values and culture is something that seemed to be important, recent weeks had been lots of changes and drama inside that I don't think anyone would be able to put even themselves in my place. I am burnt out. Personally and professionlly. I am under therapy and well surrunded. But just need a week break. Last but not least, the company has a "unlimited vacation policy" and they say they force employees to go into vacation. I...