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Returning to work
I am wondering when it'll be ok for me to go back to work. It's been 5 weeks and I'm starting to feel I have more energy. I work in age care and my work is very physical. I'm on my feet 7.5 hours a da...
Kath,
That sounds like a good start, and then just listen to your body! This is the first time in my life I do not put work above myself...Id sooner put my time into other things that will improve my health. Im seeing a Kinesiologist and its mindblowing and my income protection has an exercise physiologist that Im waiting for a meeting. This will be great for strength training especially due to lack of bone density thanks to chemo. My concern was Im a single parent, no sick leave as it got exhausted through treatment and I HAVE TO WORK due to circumstances. Amazing how things work out, but I plan on starting my program and if my exhaustion and pain continue will pull the plug on 3 days at work...as its stressful on top of everythng else and does not give me any satisfaction or sense of purpose or distraction.
Melinda xo
That sounds like a good start, and then just listen to your body! This is the first time in my life I do not put work above myself...Id sooner put my time into other things that will improve my health. Im seeing a Kinesiologist and its mindblowing and my income protection has an exercise physiologist that Im waiting for a meeting. This will be great for strength training especially due to lack of bone density thanks to chemo. My concern was Im a single parent, no sick leave as it got exhausted through treatment and I HAVE TO WORK due to circumstances. Amazing how things work out, but I plan on starting my program and if my exhaustion and pain continue will pull the plug on 3 days at work...as its stressful on top of everythng else and does not give me any satisfaction or sense of purpose or distraction.
Melinda xo