Re: Diane - Listen to your body

[Guest guest]

Hey there Diane. I'll be honest with you, you're the only one that

knows when you're ready to go back, if at all or if at that pace.

You're Rheumy can say anything he/she wants and I know the jobs

usually go by that but the final decision is yours.

Diane, if you don't mind my asking (because I'm very forgetful these

days) what do you do? I'm asking because it seems, from what you

described, that your job is very stressful and that may NOT be

conducive to your situation. Again, this is something that only you

can decide. I know stress makes me flare, but you're not me.

There are other options in the world, much like there are other jobs

if you must work. There's also Social Security Disability (not easy

to get), or perhaps just being honest with the doctors and tell them

you're not ready to go back yet, or perhaps you'll go back but only

part time. You get the idea.

If I'm readying you correctly, you're both scared to go back and

definately not " healed " enough to endure your work. Look inside,

honey, you all ready know what you need to do. Trust that.

Take care and be well.

Ellen