"sick" day

[Not Alone]

Worked my three hour shift this morning with a splitting headache. Got a few things at the store then went home. I wanted to take something strong enough to knock out the headache, but I don't have anything. Took more Tylenol, laid in bed, listened to music and dosed off and on most of the day. It made me think of when I was young and I would have a stomach ache. Not really bad enough to stay home from school, but I would stay home. When I was a child, it was a relief to take a day off from pretending, and no one abused me when I was sick.

Headache is minor with the help of Tylenol. I have so much to do, but emotionally feel like 

[MoonBeam]

I hear you notalone. Sorry you are not feeling well. Try not to be hard on yourself for taking a little time to rest and recover, whatever the reason for being down.  You deserve to pamper a little. Resting with music sounds like a really good choice.

[SharpAndBlunt]

I took my first sick day in years last week, I just felt completely zoned out and could not go to work. The day off was needed though at first I felt guilty, an emotional sick day is fine with me, I'm coming to believe.

The effect was good and I was back the next day. Still not feeling great but back to it.

That feeling of safety, I still get shame over it because it feels like I am hiding. Big memories in there trying to burst out, it feels like.

Enjoy feeling safe, you deserve it.

[Tee]

Sorry your down for the day.  When I push myself more than I should to work and what not I end up with migraines which over the counter stuff doesn't really touch. So I feel you. My neurologist had me on some pretty things but some of the natural things that are suppose to help are vitamin B-2 and magnesium. I got really bad headaches from flipping back and forth.  Hope your able to rest on all levels.

[Not Alone]

Thanks all for your compassion. Headache is mild now. Emotions from connecting to childhood times of being home from school are mostly in the background now.

[Tee]

Glad your getting better!