Hi all,
Sorry, my 2nd post of the day…mind is doing overtime at the moment and I’ve spent much of my Friday evening (rock on!) reading (and finding comfort in) posts in this forum.
I think it’s fair to say, I’m struggling a little. The physical struggles I can deal with, I think (see previous post), but the old ‘crazy mind/thoughts’ are starting to creep in and that’s whats starting to make me feel a little lost and confused.
I’m wondering what others view is on work. I currently work in a rather stressful and demanding job and have a long daily commute - my Dr’s have advised I make some ‘major life style changes’ - I’m only 26 and don’t and won’t accept I cannot work - but I wondered what others advice would be on work - and if others are on a period of sick leave throughout their diagnosis stage?
Any help greatly appreciated
x
Hi Nats,
No need to apologies for your 2nd post, it’s what the forums here for.
Sorry to hear you are struggling although I think it happens to most of us. There is always so much to consider and it can be such a flurry of thoughts that you don’t know if you’re coming or going…I think you’ve hit the nail on the head saying your lost.
I was diagnosed a few years ago but didn’t take sick leave, I worked through it as I probably would have gone stir crazy thinking about everything. As it was, I done lots of thinking in all my free time and like you found comfort in the MS forum. I still work and have a long commute and work in a role where it can be quite stressful. I still work full time, I make a deal with myself not to get stressed out (easier said than done) and not to work long hours. In total I’m doing a 12 - 13 hour day including commute. One thing I’ve done regarding my career is to just go for it on my terms and so I’m now working towards things I wouldn’t necessarily have done previously.
When was you diagnosed and how long is your working day??
Kx