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Feelings of guilt and ME/CFS

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hannah0279
hannah0279

Having been diagnosed with ME for around 2/3 years now, one of the things I just can't come to terms with is being off work. I have had a couple of 2 week stretches off but mostly it's just odd days when I am really struggling to move. I am a college lecturer and feel massive amounts of guilt when I'm off. I know I can't help it but I can't help but feel that others think I'm playing the system and there is nothing really wrong with me. Does anyone else get feelings of guilt associated with their condition?

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  • Sockpim
    Sockpim hannah0279

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    Hi hannah0279,

    I've had CFS for about 11 years now (I'm 29) and have been in full time work for the last 6 years or so. Having an employer/boss that understands is important, but I'm aloud to work from home on some days. Is this something you could do/agree to work on teaching prep or something? when I do have to take days off work, I treat myself as if I have the flu. I'd say just try and be kind to yourself physically and especially mentally. I find doing this helps me recover more and sets me up better mentally for when I return to work.

    • hannah0279
      hannah0279 Sockpim

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      Unfortunately I can't work from home but I am lucky that my manager is very understanding. 😃

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