I've been going to work for a year with LD. Some days so spacey
I can barely focus on my job. My busy season is over and work load is back to normal but I seem to be not willing to work each day as though nothing is wrong with me.
Am I being to soft on myself? Or maybe is this depression creeping in?
How do I keep pushing to work when it's just so mentally exhausting?
Posted by John S (Member # 19756) on :
It isn't you, it is the disease.
I have the same problem. I work two jobs.
Don't expect anyone to understand, because they probably won't unless they have Lyme.
Welcome to the cult.
Posted by bugi1960 (Member # 20301) on :
Thanks John S. I am fortunate to have colleagues that are understanding yet uninformed about LD. I still feel guilty about holding up my end so to speak.
Posted by John S (Member # 19756) on :
Then you are one of the lucky ones. Many lose their jobs and are treated like they are hypochondriacs.
Posted by soleil16 (Member # 16326) on :
I've started to educate my colleagues about Lyme. They understand how sick I am, but it doesn't make it any more acceptable for me to not complete my work due to sick days/ foggy brain.
I was in the ER last night after not being able to breathe since Tuesday night. I had to call in sick today because I can't move or talk without major gasping.
Hubby said we'd wait through the weekend and see how everything goes- maybe I need to take a leave of absence. But then we both thought that I will be more frustrated and feel sorry for myself if I stop work. It's a tough decision to make.