You know the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"? Yeah... sometimes that's easier said than done. Honestly, at this moment, making lemonade feels completely out of the question! Let me explain.
This week was a rollercoaster. I’d been working four days straight, 12 hours a day. We had a crazy incident at work (which I talked about in my last post), and we were understaffed, but I love my job, so I kept going. Exhausted but determined, I came home on Wednesday night with big plans to carve a Halloween pumpkin. I had everything ready… except the energy! I was completely drained, so instead of diving into pumpkin carving, I collapsed on the couch.
Then Thursday rolled around, and I woke up feeling awful. Fever, cough, the whole sick package. I ended up staying in bed, hoping to bounce back by Friday morning. Thankfully, I felt well enough to go to work, even though I was still coughing. So I thought, “Alright, just few more shifts, and then I’ll have few days to recover.”
But Friday night hit me like a ton of bricks. I got home, planning a quiet evening with tea and TV. Then out of nowhere, I felt these terrible stomach cramps. I couldn’t breathe right, and this cold sweat covered me. Still, I figured, “I’ll feel better in the morning.” I popped a painkiller and waited. Twenty minutes went by… nothing. I took a second one, hoping it’d kick in. But suddenly, my head started spinning, and everything went black.
Next thing I knew, I was on the floor, surrounded by everything that used to be on my closet shelves. I heard the crash as I went down, and then, few seconds later, I saw my husband running towards me. I tried to stand, but my head was spinning, and then—just when I thought it couldn’t get worse—I started vomiting like crazy. My whole body felt like it was falling apart.
My husband managed to get me to bed and called my boss to say I wouldn’t make it to work the next day. After a horrible, painful night, I finally got some sleep, only to wake up in agony. My right arm hurt, my ribs hurt, my back hurt. I could barely sit up. So, off to the doctor I went. The diagnosis? Exhaustion, dehydration, and lack of sleep. My body had reached its limit and just… shut down. I’d bruised my ribs and arm from the fall, and my whole body was screaming for rest. Now here I am, lying down (because that’s about all I can manage), trying to remind myself that work can wait, but my health can’t. I don’t know why it took me passing out to realize that. The doctor warned me that, given my health, I need to be extra careful and listen to my body, or I risk more serious issues down the line. Oh, and coughing right now is a real challenge.
So, here’s my takeaway, a little wisdom from someone who learned the hard way, listen to your body before it forces you to listen. It’s okay to take a break. Trust me, your job will still be there tomorrow.
So, this was my weekend experience… 🤔
On the bright side, my husband’s handling the cooking and cleaning this week, so at least I get a bit of a pampering!
"Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live." – Jim Rohn
With love, @tinabrezpike ❤️
Take all the time you need to rest and recover, please.
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I know exactly what you mean… I'm not here just working and waiting for the next vacation, but sometimes the stress can get overwhelming. I've often said that's why I turn to writing to find some peace, who knows, maybe it could even be part of my future someday. And yes… even though I’d love to get back to work soon, it’s impossible right now. I can't be helping lift patients when I can barely lift myself out of bed! 😂 Thanks so much for stopping by.
I’m so sorry to hear about all this, please don’t overstress yourself again.
If there’s one thing I tell people is that we all should know when to take a pause.
We sometimes prioritize our jobs over everything. If anything happens to you today your firm will get a replacement ASAP, It's so sad but the harsh reality of life.
Take all the rest that you need okay?
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Girl, thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot to me. The truth is, sometimes I just don’t listen to my body. I think I can handle it all, so I push everything aside and keep going. I don’t usually mind, but I forget that my job is not only physically demanding but also mentally tough. At least now, with bed rest, I finally have some “me time”… even if it’s with a side of pain! 😂
That really sounds terrible! Hope you feel better soon.
Thank u so much. Yeah, sometimes I just need to take a pause. Before my body tells me that 🙂
Sorry for the whole experience, no matter how we love to be out there doing the jobs we want, sometimes we're limited by our health. I stopped working 7 years ago and the month I stopped working I took one month to recover and that was when I knew I couldn't work anymore.
Hopefully, you'll get better soonest
Thank you. Believe me, I’d love nothing more than to quit my job, just write, and explore the things I’m passionate about. But living on your own without a paycheck is, well, impossible! I know I might not be the best fit for a job that’s so physically and mentally demanding, even though I really do love it. It’s just tough to find something with good pay that I’d enjoy, without all the stress. But… who knows what the future holds? I just need to pick myself back up and keep building toward the life I want. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I came across your post and was doubly alarmed, first for your state of health, you really should take a break and check yourself more often.
Second because sometimes it has happened to me that I am too focused on work, taking on all the pressure and I feel my blood pressure deteriorating or stress in my stomach...so it's about reaching a balance: being workaholics has high risks, and being aware of it is a step forward.
We like what we do, but the body has in biological mechanism that warns that something is wrong.
Let's stop, and configure the time of use of our capabilities, there will always be small adjustments to make in order to live and work better.
Best wishes for your recovery...it was a pleasure to read you.
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Words and advices always mean a lot, so thank you. I always try to find balance, but sometimes it’s difficult. I need to stay calm for my Crohn’s disease, but on the other hand, I need to stay active because of epilepsy. If my body experiences a little bit of stress, my seizures are less likely to happen, but when my body relaxes too much, that’s when problems arise. Balancing these two very different conditions isn’t easy.Sometimes it’s hard to explain because I still don’t fully understand how to find the right balance for my body. This time, I really forgot to listen to it. When I feel good and healthy, I just want to forget that my body doesn’t always work as it should. So I keep going as long as I can.Thank you for stopping by…🫶
Your condition is really complicated.
My husband is epileptic and they only happen to him during sleep, in case he stops his treatment, or overdoes it one day drinking alcoholic beverages, which of course he shouldn't do.
I hope he recovers soon, any care is too little, although we women are usually very disciplined and careful with our body and health.
There is a lot of life still ahead.
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Epilepsy can be so unpredictable. I understand what your husband is going through. I think, so far, I’ve only had two or three seizures in my sleep, but I always wake up on the floor with broken teeth or bumps on my head. It’s hard to respond quickly enough to sit down when I feel a seizure coming. And yes, alcohol isn’t great, but in small doses, it seems manageable. Take beer away from a man, though, and you might see worse things happen!;) People sometimes forget what partners go through as well, the pain of watching someone they love having a seizure and feeling helpless. Hearing my husband’s calm words during those moments really helps me, and I’m so grateful. Wishing all the best to your husband, and to you too, for being so supportive!
My legs are still shaking from the strong impression I got from the last attack that happened to you...luckily it was quite some time ago, so I understand your husband's feelings and attitude.
Best wishes to you and your husband as well.
Add a dash of salt to your drinking water. Add cucumber and lime. For the hydration.
Thank u for advice. Next time I’m working, there will be a little bit of salt in my water 👌
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