Made it Through The Day
Probably should have called out sick, but I didn't. it was a short day, so I figured I'd just go for it. If I didn't show up, someone would have had to cover my shift. As it turns out, I would have been the only resident who was already familiar with all of the patients I'm covering, so my presence was somehow useful.
Nevertheless, I was not at 100% by a long shot. I felt like I was running a fever (when I feel cold and achy, that's a clear sign for me, based on past experiences, so now I don't even bothering measuring it). Not a high fever, but enough to make this day tough.
Now I'm home and eating while writing this out. Looking forward to crawling into my bed, turning the TV on, and actually resting. Will do this once I wrap up eating.
I'm expecting my symptoms will improve by tomorrow. I tend to fight off colds pretty quickly - assuming this is a cold.
I'm sort of craving a sense of normality. Although I'm certainly not all the way there, that's a good sign of mental health recovery. So is the fact that I haven't really had suicidal thoughts today. Maybe I'm just too tired from my work and my cold lol!
In the meantime, I'll just keep helping my Mom any way I can, even if I'm completely exhausted. She will always be #1.
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Despite your viral illness, you fulfilled your responsibilities and were helpful. You are valuable. How nice that the two of you have flowed in mutual well-being. You should take a good tea and rest. If you tell her, she will understand, and maybe she wants to rest too. A mother's love is not demanding; on the contrary, it is patient, understanding, and kind. Rest. Tomorrow is a great day ahead of you.
That's good to hear and really good going. You will heal completely.....soon...God bless you.