That constant refrain

[sqbr]

I just had a train of thought I have pretty much every time I take a sick day:

Man, I don't feel that sick, maybe I could have gone in to work after all. I suck.
Hmm. Hungry. Out of food¹. Maybe I should wander to the corner shop to get some supplies.
Hmmm...no. Don't have the energy. Have to stay hungry.
Maybe I could watch some dvds.
Actually... no, that's too much effort too.
*fall asleep²*
*wake up, repeat*

(1) My definition of food narrows pretty significantly when I am unwell
(2)Yes, yes, smartie pants, am not actually sleep blogging. But that's the usual gist.

Comments

[alias_sqbr]

Oh, absolutely. I'm actually on a very strict "If I feel sick I go home" policy at the moment, after feeling guilty about taking a week off, and going in, and thus getting sick for another week, and then feeling guilty and going in, and then being sick for another week..and then going "Sod this for a lark, I am staying home until I am really better".

The thing is, my health issues are largely invisible and not generally that unpleasant, they just make me sleepy and stupid (and nauseous) It used to be that when I got sick I got sick, which was a lot more unpleasant but at least I didn't feel like a big faker. (On second thoughts..I prefer the current situation. Guilt doesn't make your nose look and feel like big raw tomato)