I came home, got in my bed and stayed until supper time last night, ate and went back to bed.
This is what I know:
- Opening my email at work and seeing all my responsibilities glaring at me, sent me into a full panic.
- I felt completely and totally overwhelmed.
- After sleeping for 8 hours yesterday, after a full nights sleep mind you, I decided that the intense physical pain of my abscessed tooth over the weekend had colored everything black in my thinking.
- I did not pay attention to how "squashed down" the pain had made my spirit.
- I am not able to carry on as if nothing has happened when I suffer pain. I have always needed a few days to recoup from an injury, that is how "I am" and I forgot. I also suffered an emotional blow a few day before as well, that I'm not comfortable writing about here.
- I went back to bed after supper last night and slept through till this morning. I feel stronger and more myself.
- I can not compare myself to others in this situation, I need to accept that this is the way I am and not get all crazy about missing a day of work.
- I can do my best today. I can ask God for simple direction.
7 comments:
Awww..you felt so bad about leaving work. I'm glad you took care of yourself. You have to rest the body to get better.
Don't compare yourself to others, you are a one of kind Pammie!
Pam I have the same thing with eye pain because there is a rare glaucoma in my blind eye that scares me. I have to go very slowly and sit in the bath for a long time and go to bed early. Panic and pain is a horrible combination.
You are the best judge of what you need. I hope you feel better today.
Pammie, I am sorry that you are dealing with pain (which makes it impossible to deal with anything else!), panic, and an emotional blow. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I am only a phone call or e-mail away.
Emotional pain is the one that made me unable to function at work--I simply would go through the motions but was really "not there". I hope that all the pains go away soon.
I agree with Mary Christine. When dealing with pain it is next to impossible to focus on anything else. And a good bout of sleep is perfect for everybody.
Glad you are feeling more yourself today Pam-a-lang-a-ding-dong.
{{{{Pam}}}}
Pain drains me too, pain of any kind. Glad you were able to take care of yourself.
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