Work and symptoms and self-esteem....oh my!

[Guest guest]

Well...last week I requested to step down as the Senior

Therapist/Supervisor of the Mental Health clinic I work at....I have had

the position almost a year after working as a therapist for almost 4

years. I am tired....and stressed but the stress seems to make me

more tired. It's funny because I have learned to cope with the PA by

ignoring it and focusing on helping other people deal with their own

issues....unfortunately, I need to listen to my body...and it's telling

me to slow down.

I am having my husband attend my next Rheummy appt. While he is

supportive and a great husband...he often doesn't get why I am 23 years

younger and tired and in so much pain.....he doesn't quite grasp why at

10 pm...all I want to do is go to bed and sleep.

I guess the realities of PA are really coming to light...and I don't

think I like it much! Right now over the last 3-4 weeks have had an

awful flair...might be the fibromyalsia (sp?) kicking in worse than the

PA but, the swelling and pain never seem to cease.....I am busy and have

things to do!!!

Needed to vent and whine some,

Thanks,

Dawn B.