I've had to go on Disability after 30 years as a teacher/guidance counselor due to so much time out due to lupus issues, depression, ptsd

I hear you. And don't be offended but you made me laugh because I know how you feel about experiencing a "normal" tired or how it would feel to wake up and your body not feel like you went 8 rounds with Mike Tyson. You ever need to vent or cry or both know I'm here. I won't pity, or feel bad for you. We are in this fight together and I "get " it. Chin up my friend I got you!!

The same thing happened to me and when I went to work I was let go for ino good reason. I was an excellent and had documentation to support it. so, my husband says it was gods way of telling me I can't work so I am not working now and have applied for disability .

I am about to return to work. Befor I was sick I really liked my job and had things pretty good. In my mind I want to return to everything I had befor but suspect my managers may have a different idea. I don't feel like I can't do as much as I did befor but I guess I will find out.

So I gave in and modified my work schedule just a small amount for now but I feel like it was a huge step for me. So, I work patients up in a busy medical practice so what I did was agreed to work patients up in the mornings and do administrative (aka desk) work after lunch. I do realize this may seem minor to some but it's pretty huge for me. I love my job and I can't be a bit of a control freak when it comes to my department. So.....today was the first day, I'll report back later in the week. Hope today has been great for you all!!