Finding it rough

[Hannah0091]

Hey guys, today is my second day back at work after 10 weeks off ill . I feel down and proper rubbish. I have 0 energy and feel like I’m not capable. I just wanna run around and do stuff but physically carnt. I’m hugely fatigued and feel a bit insecure. Finding it really hard to accept that I might stay like this. I’m 3 weeks out of surgery after a horrible flare up and ready to move on a little bit 😵😖 does anyone else get like this? X

[livvi_livvi]

Sorry that you are going through a rough patch. Returning to work after a period of sickness is always difficult and for me always brings up these feelings of not being able to cope and such. Have you gone back on a phased return?

Remember if you are only 3 weeks post op you still arent completely healed as that can take upto 6 weeks or more. So it is normal to feel fatigued at this stage.

Be kind to yourself and make sure you have plenty of rest. You will get there. Xxx

[Hannah0091 in reply to livvi_livvi]

Thank you. Yeh I’m only doing a few days a week, phases return and change of duties until I can. That’s true I think I need to remember to be patient with myself x

[livvi_livvi in reply to Hannah0091]

Thats good then. Yehh just take each day as it comes but also give yourself a break. You have had surgery and are still recovering. Xxxx

[Hannah0091 in reply to livvi_livvi]

I know your right! They have been very good to be fair it’s just me x

[Moonglo]

Hallo - are you back full time or temporarily part time (phased return)? It might be worth raising your issues with your manager and/or HR. And if you’re still feeling rough, go back to your GP.

[Hannah0091 in reply to Moonglo]

Hey yeh I had a meeting with my boss and explained she’s really cool with everything and said I can do what I want hours ect but I think your right a the GP it seams I can not make it through the day without nodding off x

[Moonglo in reply to Hannah0091]

From what you’re saying in this thread it looks like you’ve got your bases covered. Just be kind to yourself! X

[Penguins_81]

Sending positive thoughts and a hug your way. Remember you have been through so much physically, mentally and emotionally, you have to give yourself time to heal. I don’t know if it’s possible with what you do, but could you start off working from home and then do shorter hours at work, building up to full time?

I don’t know if it will help but on Endometreosis uk, there is a document for employers... I gave it to my HR dept when I got diagnosed last year and since then they are much more understanding! (At least they appear to be 😉) will see if I can find it and send you the link.

Talk to you gp/nurse too. Remember you’re not alone and you’re so strong. As endo ladies we go through so much, but can only do so much at a time. Xx

[Hannah0091 in reply to Penguins_81]

Hey I’m going to have a look at the document that’s a really good idea! Thank you for your kind words it’s just nice not to feel isolated my work place is pretty good. I think it’s more my standards and finding it hard to accept 😖 but I’m going to have a look at that document and print it thank you x