S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 8:56 AM
[Health] cws for long COVID and chronic pain, but my mood is fine otherwise

oh boy I do......not feel well
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 8:59 AM
so a short preface: I am well aware I'm probably....not okay? so don't be alarmed that I'm making light of it, I know it's serious
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:00 AM
for those who need to catch up-

I have fibro. I may also have POTS but I am figuring that one out.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:01 AM
I have now had COVID twice. the first time gave me brain fog for weeks, respiratory issues, etc.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:01 AM
this second time has shattered my equilibrium and bestowed upon me debilitating fatigue.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:02 AM
I have been using a cane to get around on my commute and at work because.....I don't wanna fall over and take a shelf with me.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:02 AM
I can't afford to take time off so I've just been - dealing
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:03 AM
I made it through my shift today but I made the mistake of carrying one 40 pound bag of dog food out to someone's car
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:03 AM
I've been dizzy for hours since
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:03 AM
and then after getting home the joints in my legs all want to just. give. when I stand.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:04 AM
so I was like "okay I will take an Epsom bath"
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:04 AM
took bath, got out
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:05 AM
and now I'm like. sweating and shaking
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:05 AM
a reasonable man would call in to work
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:06 AM
but like
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:06 AM
I have been gaslit by so many jobs for so long that I'm just - it's not THAT bad
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:07 AM
but I guess what I'm asking is, to the outside observer
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:08 AM
if you were struggling to walk, the room has been spinning for, /checks clock , nine hours, and you were fighting emeto

would you call in
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:10 AM
please tell me if I am being unreasonable for trying to proceed as normal
BRUNO PLS
@memorylikeasieve
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:39 AM
I would, yes
BRUNO PLS
@memorylikeasieve
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 9:40 AM
call in, i mean
vampiricist
@wherethefigslie
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 10:35 AM
It would be totally reasonable to call in
𝙰. 𝚆𝚊𝚔𝚎
@ThriceWiddershins
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 10:57 AM
I would absolutely call in.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 7:21 PM
thank you everyone
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 7:22 PM
alas, I folded to anxiety
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 7:22 PM
so ill-advised as it is I'm waiting for my shift to begin
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Thu, Jan 5, 2023 7:40 AM
/trudges back in

I got to the point where I was okayish today - but in the last hour or so my heart has started doing. a fluttering thing.
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Thu, Jan 5, 2023 7:41 AM
I have things to do, long covid
S̸C̴R̴A̸T̵C̴H̵
@Vincira
Thu, Jan 5, 2023 7:41 AM
and I have work in the morning
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