Re: Doctors need to listen

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Liz,

This is me all over. After hurting my back, I was back at work full-

time within 3 weeks even though I could hardly stand the pain. Why? -

because we were short-staffed. I actually struggled on for a couple

of months before I had to cut my hours in half, and then I struggled

on again for 3 months.

Looking back on it, I think I must have been insane. I was so worried

about my colleagues having to work over-time and be stressed if I

took time off. Somehow I felt guilty, like it would be weak to take

time off, like there was some kind of moral advantage to sucking up

the pain and soldiering on.

Now I have been completely off work for 5 months. So how did I help

my colleagues in the end? And whatever's going on with my back (it's

still a matter of debate), working all those hours could only have

made matters worse.

So cheers to you for hitting the nail on the head.

Diane

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

[Guest guest]

Hang in there Liz, and thanks for the note.

I agree with everything you said......

This is extremely frustrating for so many...

I wish you much success in your ongoing battle.

JB