Was i right to cut my hours at work?

[dimsie]

With a lack of strenth i feel hepless and deprest andlow.

[iaveadream22]

Hello

Firstly Ive had menincocal Meningitis 4 times in my life time which is very rare however My last attack was 2 yrs ago and sadly has left me with balance and memory big issues which inhibit my quality of life , Also my energy level; are very low at times which some people have difficulty understanding, infact when i returned to work lat year I had to reduce my hrs to a three day week and to be honest thats stlil a struggle , but better then five days I guess.

I also get to reflect and feel down at times but i adopt a line it could of been alot worse.so I must be grateful.

AS for cutting your hours I would say it was the right thing to do, but make sure yuo rest more on your time off as this is important . Honestly you need to rest your Mind Body and soul as this illness does take its Toll and its a Horrible illness.

May I wish you all the best and keep positive as your able. I would welcome you messaging me if you wish

Take Care keith

[Canada3]

Yes I would agree that if you are fatigued and stressed (physically or mentally) from your workdays, then cutting your hours is not only advisable but essential. I too went back to work after VM to a busy job as a physiotherapist, it was dreadful. Ihad problems concentrating and felt very stressed which increased my headaches and general fatigue. I ended up just sleeping when I wasnt working, which is hardly a lifestyle to recommend! I cut down my hours considerably then after a few months resigned, it was just too much. I give myself time to do stuff, dont push myself quite so much as I used to, and rest when I really need to... I would say please please do that for yourself. A relapse is not a good thing, and although you may never had a full repeat of your symptoms its enough to get glimpses of that again to make you worry and cause unnecessary anxiety which sometimes builds up to be a habit. I find I still wake in the middle of the night very "troubled" about my general health the concern about my future and my partner having to "look after me". Take good care and remember that anxiety and depression are often part of the illness, you arent going "mad" or anything. I am sad for you, as I feel that empathy from your few heart felt words. Please keep on blogging and we shall all try to help in any way we can.