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Struggling mentally

Miki26
Miki26

And physically really. But in addition to flaring for the past 2 weeks after the vaccine, getting my period, taking care of my parents dogs several times while they go out with their friends, paying $500 to fix damage to my car that I didn't cause, and having to work several afternoons by myself last week while others left early? A coworker here just quit. No call no show this morning, we were worried at first but suspicious that something was coming the later it got, she finally texted the manager that she isn't coming back and will be dropping off her key at some point. No notice or anything. She does have medical issues that are legitimate, but mainly have to do with walking..even if she came in for light duty or handling the phones or..something. consequently I might have to work Thursday mornings for the foreseeable future because I'm the only one off that day (I did offer for that reason, but specified that it's for the short term). Possibly starting this Thursday. God forbid I get a fucking day off this week. Or anytime before next week, which is how it'll work out if I work Thursday. My body is screaming at me to stop before it doesn't give me a choice,  and I just want to break down out of stress and frustration. I'm so glad I lied to my other coworker about needing to leave early tomorrow. But still, ughhh...and still got 6 hours to go here :(

Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Oh, Miki.... I wish I could send you a miraculous clone to do all the hard stuff for you for a coupe weeks. ((((((miki)))))
urbangardener
urbangardener
This sounds like so much stress! I have struggled after getting both shots, muscle pain, joint pain, the headaches went away. I went to my doctor to discuss another issue and said my body is so fatigued and painful and she said the shot has done this to her, in a lesser way. But it made me feel better to know this shot is not your easy peasy shot. So I am telling you this, it may or may not help to know it. I feel I am still flairing about 6 weeks after shot two although it is much better in general. I hope you feel better soon.
beclinkay
beclinkay
Miki. You poor dear. My heart goes out to you. When I worked at the ER there was a woman who would call in sick constantly. I was always the first one they called. She never once got into trouble. She was gorgeous. And with a flick of her hair would get by with anything. It was so stressful for me. So I kind of understand your situation. I sure wish there was something I could do to help you feel better. I don’t remember. Do you have a therapist? Maybe a virtual call just to talk with someone. Say no to the folks more. They can get by without you. Blessings.
Wonderbaby
Wonderbaby
Miki I am so sorry this happened. I'm sure if there was someone from the other site they would pull them for the extra help.
Leaving like that is not cool. It does no one any good, especially if that person wants a good performance review for their next job.

Still, it leaves you with so much. And while I agree, you really really need a day to yourself, I know you won't take it knowing how much work there is at work.

Is there such a thing as hiring a temp in this situation, like you said, to just answer phones, and do light clean up, something where they don't need to get a ton of training?

But if none of that is possible. Go home, and pour yourself a nice drink. Let your housework go if you can. Let something go.,

Hugs to you.
Miki26
Miki26
Thank you all. Wonder, they don't really have temps for this job. And people from both offices are covering, some of us already work at both. It's a matter of who's available to cover on each day. Some days have more staffing than others, meaning fewer people are off. And I don't have a therapist...my first experience with one was extremely traumatic and since then I've tried sporadically but haven't felt like it helped. And I still have some visible marks on my skin from round 1 of Pfizer (you have to be looking for them at least), and I knew the booster would really kick my ass after having covid twice. What I didn't count on was the craziness in the rest of my life that has made this near impossible to recover from. I already wanted to just hide at home for a while now because I'm so overwhelmed, but now my body is shaking, the myoclonic jerks have been noticeable even though I'm not just sitting idle, I've had to take my mask off to catch my breath because I'm breathing too fast...and for now I can't do much about any of it so I just need to hope I can get through it semi intact
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Miki, Hugs i am so sorry you are going thru this, i had my second vaccine last Thursday and flaring bad since. I hope you get a break on something soon.
Fantod
Fantod
Miki - You need this additional stressor like a hole in the head. I am so sorry that the timing is so bad. That second booster has been difficult for a lot of people. You having COVID twice wasn't good to begin with and now this. Trying to cope when you already don't feel good is so hard. Like Ida said try to say "no" more. Take it one minute at a time if you need to and know that we are here for you. Hugs!
Goldielocks5
Goldielocks5
Jobs don't care much about their employees, it is the end result cared for. The money and profits pulled in. Now, once in a while you may find that boss does care and will take the beating themselves for their employees. That is far and few. What state are you in? Some states enforce the 7th day in rest act.

Im scared out of my mind to take the covid vaccine. So I dont blame you one bit for how you are feeling. I ended up getting covid when I was 9 months pregnant. I took all precautions. Do I worry for my child. Absolutely. Do I have to get courage to get the shots, absolutely. Am I scared of this virus anymore after having it, nope. Do I want to spread it, no. I commend you and all others for having courage to take it. Mine is a phobia of shots and pills. My baby gets all her vaccines and I just monitor her. No one to monitor me if I get it, and she realies on me. Im torn.
urbangardener
urbangardener
Please be okay about taking care of yourself first and foremost. If you get run down, you can't do your job well anyway. My youngest son has no guilt about calling in sick to work. This was the opposite of myself when I was working, I'd go in unless I was puking or worse. It kind of freaks me out that my son calls in sick to work so much but it helps his mental health to not go to work in bad physical shape. He has no health issues but both the shots kicked his rear. He missed 3 days with the first shot, and two days with the second but he went in on the third and lasted 3 hours before they sent him home.
Miki26
Miki26
Doing my best to take care of myself. I never call out either, first time was when I had covid symptoms this year. I was lucky enough to know I was exposed the first time I got it. Work would probably be horrified if I did call out for reasons other than being infectious (they’re all well aware that I do not want to put them at risk, and that I’m taking precautions myself). I’ve gone in with a sprained ankle and bone bruise on my hand, a migraine, my back in excruciating pain, bronchitis and a broken wrist. Not all at this job. But they are great as long as you don’t abuse the privilege, they genuinely care for their employees and treat us well, a rarity in the veterinary field. It’s a very small business and not always easy to find coverage on short notice. And that’s why I go in when I can, even if I stick more to answering the phone than handling cats or surgery or whatever. Problem is I have felt run down since the first time I got covid over a year ago. And I live alone with my animals so there’s things I can’t just not do. I’ve already been doing almost the bare minimum around here for the past year or so. I am getting some rest, right now I’m on my recliner with 2 cats on me and I’m going to take a nap soon. Also under a pile of cats. I’m hoping tomorrow goes smoothly at work so I can maybe start to recover from all this..
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