Have got my M.E. bible and trying to get my head round what true ME is. Sounds Shite. I read that ME sufferers ‘often feel worse than those having chemotherapy, in the last stages of AIDS or those with MS’. No wonder I’ve felt so bl**dy cra p!! It attacks all systems and must have CNS involvement often mimicking MS. No wonder you guys were my soulmates in the symptom sharing department. It does make more sense than MS for me because I’ve never felt well in all this - I’ve had better times and worse times (because it also relapses and remits) but I’ve never been well - I’ve always felt systemically intoxicated in some way.
My biggest shocker/news was being told yesterday that school would like me to take sick leave until the new term in September fully paid! This is so I can get fully better and so they can have their ‘outstanding’ teacher back properly. My daughter has substantially reduced fees and that privilege is also protected. I’m still getting my head round just walking out and having all that time to recuperate. I don’t want to drop my GCSE classes or have someone else in ‘MY’ job but I have to face facts and accept this is my reality - I’m not well. It kinda screws with your head about who you are doesn’t it?
This is my opportunity to make a real stab at getting better - to eat healthily, lose a stone or two, rest and relax. It has to work, it just has to!
There are still some unanswered questions and the ME forum is pretty rubbish to be honest - not as user friendly as this one by any means
I’ve a lot to learn and it’s shaken my world but I know I should be grateful - there is a chance to get well and I’m grasping at that.
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I hope this enforced break from school gives you the opportunity to get really well, so that by the time term starts in September, you are raring to go! Teresa xx
I’m a trainee teacher and in my experience the “9-3” working hours myth is crazy, more like 7.30 until 5 or 6 and then planning until 10…!!! It’s not an easy job by any stretch of the imagination and mentally I don’t think you ever switch off from it so it sounds like time off is exactly what you need.
ME as well as MS was mentioned to me at the GP so I’m glad you’re sticking around and I really hope this is what does the trick for you : ) !
I’m a trainee teacher and in my experience the “9-3” working hours myth is crazy, more like 7.30 until 5 or 6 and then planning until 10…!!! It’s not an easy job by any stretch of the imagination and mentally I don’t think you ever switch off from it so it sounds like time off is exactly what you need.
ME as well as MS was mentioned to me at the GP so I’m glad you’re sticking around and I really hope this is what does the trick for you : ) !
Great to hear you are being given the time to recouperate fully. Your school sound fantastic!! I work in a state school & can’t see them being this understanding with me; I’ve been off for 2 months now and am still undergoing tests as they think I have more than one condition that my body is dealing with. I have a pupil with ME & your are right, it is a dreadful condition (sorry to sound miserable) but I am sure that will rest and your positive attitude you will cope with it, just make sure you rest properly.
Hi Debbie, So pleased that your school is giving you the chance to recover by giving you time off until September. Take things easy and do what you must to get yourself better, thinking of you.
What lovely messages! Thank you all so much. I’m gobsmacked by the school’s support, what an amazing opportunity. I’ll use it wisely by resting/eating well/recuperating etc . I’ll get referred to an ME specialist, become an expert and get myself fighting fit!
I’m not even off yet and I’ve already given up alcohol - what a saint I am
Sorry to hear of your ME diagnosis - my husband has had it for 20 years and found The Hummingbird Foundation for ME a really good source of information - www.hfme.org
I got diagnosed with MS in November, so we’re a ‘right pair’!!!
Private message me if I can be of further help and remember to have lots of rest - and when you’ve done that have some more rest!
You’re pretty much my hero, given that you coped with full time teaching up til now - and how lovely your school is to give you the time off til September! Sorry about your diagnosis, but at least you’re being given a fighting chance to get yourself fit and ready for the next school year.
I know how you feel about dropping classes - the one thing that’s keeping me going at the moment is not wanting to let my year 13 students down, but I’m sure they’ll find a good cover for you, and just think about how much better you’ll be able to cope with teaching your new GCSE classes in September.
Aw, thanks so much Dagny, that’s a really encouraging message - you’re totally right I will be better in September. I sat invigilating Mocks on Weds and just felt sick and teary at the thought of walking out and leaving the kids, my classroom, my life(!) - I can’t say how much I love it - odd for a teacher, I know, but it’s true! Lucky I didn’t pay to go Pro on Prezi yet!!
Have been sent home aready this morning. I’m trying to keep going until the cover teacher is found but think I must be going through a bit of a relapse time : (
Carrots - I’ve PMed you - thanks so much you ‘right pair’
