Afraid to Jinx It...

I'm feeling  better these days, and I will be going back to work at the beginning of August!  I have been on medical leave from my job for over a year, and I can't wait to get back to being productive and feeling like a contributing member of society :-) 
Chronic illness can make those of us who have it feel as if we are worthless, and so much of our sense of self worth comes from our jobs or careers. Naturally, we are valuable regardless of our income and "contributions to society," but being out of work adds to the depression we often experience.
i have been going through physical therapy, and my doctor and I have finally worked out the right pain management for me. Finally, we have  found the best medication, which controls my pain but does not make me feel dopey and drowsy all the time. I am certain that it will be something I can concentrate on work when I return to my job, because I have already started reading books. The big thing is that I have been remembering what I read!
 I will still continue to check in with this group and be part of it by commenting from time to time, because I have received a great deal of help from this support group. I'm so grateful to everyone who has reached out to me and been part of my positive progress.