Am i crazy?

[Bookishbunny]

I'm sick. I have been at my job since march and have had the worst luck. Two colds, a surgery, and one incident in which I had to borrow nausea medicine. The last didn't include time off but I included it to show how I feel things are building up. I have health issues and have been teased about being constantly sick. I know this looks bad but I honestly can't help it and I have bad days and power through.

Tomorrow I am working from home for the second day in a row with the flu. I ask my boss if a second day of WORKING at home was okay. This was at four, she just texted back at ten “that's fine” am I being crazy or is she mad? Do you guys think this makes me look bad at work? My parents say it does and like I’m dramatic. BTW they made me do extensive chores over the holiday until I was dying (it felt, not really ) because they think every aliment I have is from stress ie fake. I hate this. Please if anyone has anything helpful to add pls do.

[sns99]

Hello, I want you to know that you are not crazy by any means. I have personally dealt with similar issues of missing work due to constantly being sick from other medical and mental health issues . I know how it feel to rarely feel good, and that no one seems to believe or validate you. Our bodies can be effected from it physically just as much as mentally. I am sorry that you are experiencing this, but it can get better. What worked for me is cutting out as much stress as possible and establishing strong boundaries with the people that were increasing it. I also continued to advocate for myself with my doctors to rule out other possible medical issues. Other things that have worked for me are breathing and/or grounding exercises, guided meditations (YouTube has many). Lastly, I make sure to get fresh air every single day whether its sitting on my porch or opening the windows in my home.

As far as work; try not to let the people who are being inconsiderate to you or saying malicious things get to you and try not to read to much into your bosses text. YOU know how you are feeling and that you are sick. You are doing what you can to fulfill your job role. Things happen, and people go through difficult times in their lives. If they can not understand that and be empathetic, maybe it is a sign to look for something else. You could potentially get a better opportunity. I hope you feel better soon, I am rooting for you.

[Bookishbunny in reply to sns99]

Thank you I needed to hear that

[bethelbee in reply to sns99]

Great reply!!

[coolkitty1934]

trust me i have been mentally sick for years now making me not eat a lot so i feel weak and sick all the time i understand my parents say "oh your just being dramatic" and i feel everyone judges me in class because i dont do well it sucks big time.Just think my mom had poison ivy on her eyes and it is swollen shut so it could be worse 🤔

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Get all the help you can. Reach out. People wanna help. Good start right here. No one can help you if your not around. Might think suicidal one day & thank God the next. You Can Make It!