Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...
Hi, I have been back at work since May 15. I have been slowly increasing my hours. I am up to 28 hrs per week. This past week was really hard because I started setting my alarm to get used to having to get up earlier. That said, I was spacy and worn down but managing. Weds I had a meeting with my supervisor; I told her that I needed to go back to full time sooner rather than later (a month early) due to disability not paying me since I returned part time ( long story). We had "the conversation" about accommodations and I asked for 1 day per week tele-commuting ( my ADA plan already allows for 2 Fridays per month right now.) She did not like the idea; said she would have to think about it, acting very cold, which is unlike her. Anyway, I got upset, a few tears, but I tried hard to push it back down. I panicked, worrying that I wouldn't be able to work full time, a financial necessity, etc. We left it up in the air. Afterwards, I had a 2 hour meeting with a guardian of 2 little girls I work with. Halfway through the meeting, I started to feel really nauseous; I then started to feel dizzy, with a weird sense of vertigo. As the meeting was coming to a close, I felt like I couldn't stand up, worrying that I would vomit or faint. It came on so quickly and intensely. Neither happened as I slowly got up and walked back to my office. But I was so done after that. The light were hurting my eyes, couldn't work on the computer, couldn't eat lunch and felt like the world was tilting on a diagonal. I closed my eyes for awhile at my desk.
My question is, does this ring any bells for anyone? Could the stress of my meeting have resulted in such an instantaneous and intense reaction? It scared me and I wanted some input from those of you with more experience. Thanks for any feedback, Anne
My question is, does this ring any bells for anyone? Could the stress of my meeting have resulted in such an instantaneous and intense reaction? It scared me and I wanted some input from those of you with more experience. Thanks for any feedback, Anne
But you should definitely report it to your doctor, write it down now - so you don't forget how bad it was. It may have been an anxiety attack, they are horrible all by themselves, but better to get this in your record in case you ever have to file disability.
Did you feel better after resting for awhile? I hope so.
{{{HUGZ}}} SG
You are in a very stressful situation with your job, and worried about your income. That's really HIGH on the stress schedule.....where your next meal is coming from.
I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this!!! Hopefully, your boss will understand your situation and cut you some slack.
Good on you for trying to work and take care of yourself. I am unable to work with my CFS. It has me housebound too much. I'm on disability. I do hope that you can settle your nerves and get some much needed cooperation from your employer.
I would still mention to my doctor that I had this nausea, dizzy episode. We need to be honest with our healthcare providers. You may need a mild tranquilizer for a while to get you through this stressful time.
We're with ya here!!
I was able to continue working for 7 years after getting sick until my company was acquired and the peaceful environment went out the window, that's is when I had to throw in the towel and go out on LTD.