Returning to work
I went into work today to give them another certificate for a month off work. I finished chemo 3 weeks ago and was expecting to be able to return this week but am struggling with the fatigue. I ha...
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@nadi thanks for sharing!
I have to say I totally agree with everything you said. In hindsight now I should have not returned to work, part of me wanted to feel normal again, but it has proven detrimental now. So time to reassess. Hardest thing is getting someone who 'Gets it' so its hard to talk to anyone, family or friends as they don't get it and have this expectation you are back to normal...so I find Im battling in silence and unsupported. Thankfully talking to my Occupational Therapist yesterday at the Epworth Hospital where I did an 8 week rehab program was fantastic, cleared the fog and gave me direction on how to approach things and my Oncologist...and is willing to step in and deal with him LOL.
I have to say I totally agree with everything you said. In hindsight now I should have not returned to work, part of me wanted to feel normal again, but it has proven detrimental now. So time to reassess. Hardest thing is getting someone who 'Gets it' so its hard to talk to anyone, family or friends as they don't get it and have this expectation you are back to normal...so I find Im battling in silence and unsupported. Thankfully talking to my Occupational Therapist yesterday at the Epworth Hospital where I did an 8 week rehab program was fantastic, cleared the fog and gave me direction on how to approach things and my Oncologist...and is willing to step in and deal with him LOL.