That he left pubs and stores when he felt there were too many people does not establish that the nature and severity of his impairment were substantial. His last depressive episode, in 1990, required only a five week work absence before he was able to return to his duties without restriction. During the 1994 episode, Dr. Starbird suggested, at most, that Soileau not have to run meetings for a four month period. Considering these factors both separately and together, Soileau has not met his burden. The impairment must be a significant one to trigger the Act's obligation.
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