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I want to work, my body does not want to work.. frankly, the thought of it exhausts my head as well. With chronic migraines and a myriad of other illnesses that most of you are all too familiar with.. I just don’t know what to do
I was “asked” to take a medical leave from my last job, that was over a year and a half ago. I was dealing with a pinched nerve between C5&6 at the time which was causing extreme pain and loss of feeling in my hand on top of everything else.. now, part of me is just… read more
I still work but in a much reduced physical capacity . I am afraid that if I don’t force myself to get up and out every day I will eventually become totally unable to leave the house. I am lucky that even though it is difficult I still have that choice. I know for a lot of you that choice has been taken away and I am so sorry for you. I fear the day I no longer have that choice. So, I guess my answer is that I will apply for disability when I no longer have a choice.
I ended up on disability 10 years ago....... I lost 3 jobs due to absenteeism... As much I WANTED to work, I just couldn't. Pain, fatigue, and the other ailments Fibro brings on, I had to realize I just couldn't do it. I am better for having left the workforce.
Your body Is your guide .
Talk to your organization about PT possibilities
I stopped work cause I couldn’t go an inch further. Wish I’d done it earlier.
Apply for disability now. It takes time, to get approved. Especially if you have been off for 1 1/2 years.
I too am struggling with work and suck time constantly calling in and so worried about the next time !
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