Calling Out Sick from work

[CrohnsNewbie2]

Today I called out. I feel totally guilty. Last night was rough though I was up until 3:45 and needed to leave the house by 5:20. I had a flare up last night and then it went into the morning. I woke up feeling nauseous and sick to my stomach. The last time I called in was 2 months ago. I tried to suck it up and go into work but my fiancé talked me out of it. I need some rest.

Does anyone else feel guilty about calling out?

 

[SarahD]

I too feel really guilty when I call in sick. I've learnt that my health is more important than my work, and a day or two here and there isn't going to hurt my employer as much as it helps me when I'm sick. That said, sometimes it's good for your mental health to push yourself and go into work if you can manage to. I remember going into work when I really shouldn't have, and I've regretted it later. Sometimes we have to remember how unwell we are, and listen to our body. A day off can be all we need to give us the strength to pick ourselves back up and get going again.

I hope you feel better soon.

Sarah

 

[CrohnsNewbie2]

Thanks Sarah! Yeah I'm doing my best to relax today so I have a little more energy for the rest of the week. My joints and body aches have been getting pretty bad lately

 

[CrohnsChicago]

I too sometimes feel guilty. But the reality is that sometimes my flares keep me from being able to walk without feeling like my gut is going to explode and keep me running back and forth in and out of the bathroom. It's impossible to even get to work in those states.

You are giving your body the rest and time it desperately needs to heal. Don't feel bad about that.

Take really good care of yourself and I hope you start to feel better soon :hug:

 

[CrohnsNewbie2]

Thanks CrohnsChicago you're right