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Topic: Cave in or reality

bugi1960
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Member # 20301

posted

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?

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pen

Posts: 23 | From Quakertown, PA | Registered: May 2009 | IP: Logged |

John S
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 19756

posted

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.

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bugi1960
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Member # 20301

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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.

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pen

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John S
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Member # 19756

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Then you are one of the lucky ones. Many lose their jobs and are treated like they are hypochondriacs.

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soleil16
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Member # 16326

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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.

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