For people in the workforce

Many people who are actively employed find it hard to handle work satisfactorily during the period leading up to the diagnosis. Work colleagues were perhaps irritated, and you may have been frustrated over not being able to perform your job as usual.

In these circumstances, it is also a matter of considering the advantages and disadvantages to being open about the diagnosis. Most workplaces prove to be very understanding and will try to accommodate your changing needs with a lighter workload. At some point, you will probably have to stop working