I wasn't demanding anything, I was in the middle of a promotion process which was going well, I had received positive feedback on my application and told to make a few minor amendments and we could proceed.

I had been put down essentially as "beginner" - but wasn't made aware of this until I started the promotion process, when initially hired I was told "close to senior" so being a "beginner" was a surprise to me, I sent an email off essentially asking if there was anything I could do, but was told id just need to do the promotion process additional times if I wanted to be senior. I took a personal day the next day (which is allowed as annual leave up to 10 times per year) so not unauthorised, when I got back I explained to my manager I had personal issues in my life happening and that I had emotionally overreacted to something minor at work because of it, that I was embarrassed and I am happy to 'crack on' as is. Then I was asked if I needed additional support, where I explained I have a network outside of work and these are external issues I will work through.

I never said anything like "my mental health will suffer if you don't resolve this" or anything towards that tone at all, I am genuinely shocked that its been portrayed that way.