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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an MB.  I'm sorry you're struggling w/ depression but good for you for recognizing it, and for taking steps to address it.

If you were my nanny and you came to me and said what you've written above I would be appreciative that you told me, concerned for you, and relieved that you're already addressing it.  I would want to work with you on how to help you until you feel better and how to ensure the children get what they need also.   Your proactiveness regarding this, and your awareness of the fact that being with the kids makes this a different work scenario than some others, is commendable and would be reassuring to me.  Knowing that you were honest with me would help me trust you to know if there came a time when you couldn't do the job, or needed more help, or whatever...  I would want an ongoing conversation with you and would want you to keep me posted about your care and how you're doing, that would help me feel comfortable knowing that my kids were in good hands.

That being said, if you were my friend I would worry about whether your employers are calm enough, balanced enough, informed enough, to be supportive of you while also ensuring their children's well-being.  So you really need to be careful about judging your relationship with them and their likely reaction.  I think you should also think about how you approach it with them and be as candid as possible.  Are you able to keep the children safe, cared for, reasonably entertained (though perhaps not with all of your usual pep) while you are in this period?  Do you have a history w/ depression that allows you some knowledge of what to expect in terms of duration or severity?  Since you're part-time, are there things you can do to ensure that you are giving your best possible self to the kids when you have them?  Thinking through all of that before you go to your employers might help them feel comfortable about how you're handling it.

Good luck.  I hope you feel better soon.[/quote]

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