work and fribo

[stoker]

i have been trying to work as a kitchen helper but i have had more time off then i have been there keep haveing flair up i am sind off again as its all in my back shoulders i think i am going to have to give it up and try again to get my benfits i am so down as well cant seem to pick my self up this time what do you all think ?

[Extremelygrumpy]

I think you should follow your heart and health, I had to give up work , yes it was financially a shock, but the stress relief made my fibro and sleeping a lot better.... And like you I had more days off than at work... In the end only you can decide but we only have one life.. Make the most of it in a way that is best for you

VG x

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I still work full time. Some days I don't know how tho. Fortunately my boss is relatively understanding - especially with all my Hosp appts. Financially I really can't give up work but also I enjoy my job. I'm a secretary to the managing partner in a law firm. I've been through a pain management course that has given me useful "tools" to use when the pain is worse. Doesn't always work but I just do the best I can.

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Hello there Stoker, I am so sorry you are struggling at work. I appreciate what a worry this can be having had it myself and then having to stop the job I loved for so many years.

If you click on the link below it will take you to an article on our main site at FibroAction all about Benefits and Fibro, I hope you find this helpful -

fibroaction.org/Pages/Benef...

Also if you email us on [e-mail] we can send you the Benefits and Work info sheets which give helpful information on ESA and DLA giving useful tips about filling in forms, assessments and appeals etc. We will send these to you for free and I hope you find them helpful too.

Wishing you all the best, we will try to help and support you as much as we can along the way. If you have any queries please just ask.

(((hug))) xxx

Libs