Taking medical leave and feeling like a failure

pittsburghscribe
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:29:07 +0000

I’m sorry you are hurting. That sucks. I’ve been there and I know how time slows down to a crawl and days can feel interminable. But I can always tell you that you can and will feel better. Given how much you accomplished while you were feeling bad, your future is amazingly bright. Medication and therapy can be remarkably effective. Once the cloud lifts, you will feel better and you will be able to jump back into your life. Give yourself permission to read and color and watch TV or whatever it is that helps you pass the time while you are work on gaining back your health. You wouldn’t feel bad about yourself if you were struggling with managing diabetes. This is no different. Best of luck to you. I know you have a great future in store!