So I am currently on short term disability from my job, I can take up to six months, only scheduled for three weeks, but will be applying to extend this for as long as I can.

I know I shouldn’t care what other people think but I am in a situation regarding this that gives me so much anxiety.

I don’t actually plan on going back to work. After my leave I am going to apply for SSDI. 

My husband supports this which is all that should matter, but we have a roommate and I don’t know how to talk to her about this.

I’m friends with my roommate, but she is so judgmental and does not “get” mental illness. I told her I was extending my leave and she got kind of snippy and said that I’m going to have a hard time going back to work and getting used to it again the longer I wait.

I haven’t told her I’m not going back and my plan to apply to SSDI and I’m terrified of her reaction.

I don’t know what to do or how to handle
This! I know I need to put my mental health first but this is giving me so much anxiety