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It's been a rough weekend. I've been coughing, sputtering, and struggling for breath most of it. Almost every day, however, I've been able to find a way to see the outside world, even for a bit. After all, in addition to this lung infection they can't diagnose, I now know I have a Vitamin D deficiency, so sunlight is always a good thing. Ok, not always, but you get the point.
After the hospital visit Wednesday, I stayed home Thursday and only worked a half-day Friday. My husband wants me to not push myself, and only work a half-day tmra as well, but I'm such a hard worker that I'm contemplating just how hard I can push myself before it really hurts.
See, I'm a people-pleaser, as said before, and I have a crazed-out work ethic that I have no idea where I got it. I've had it since I was a kid, always pushing myself... I just don't want to let people down.
However, I think he might have a point with this one, because I am known for not taking care of myself when I need to, and everyone at work has been really sympathetic and kind about this whole ordeal...
I just hate that I feel guilty about contemplating a half day. I think I have one more sick day left... I had 3 1/2 sick days as of last week, and used a total of two (half days Friday and Wednesday) last week. So, I should have 1 1/2 left for the year. I'm not exactly aching to use up all my sick days, but the thought of not pushing myself too hard is really difficult to resist! I mean, I'm still struggling here to get better...
Today has been the easiest day, but there have still been a few coughing fits, and some trouble getting air in..... so... half day? I donno....
I wish I didn't worry so much!
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AUTHOR OF THIS MESSAGE
Muffy
MESSAGE TIMESTAMP
08 december 2008, 15:41:55
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