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Do you feel guilty when you’re unwell?

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Teaandsympathy · 22/02/2024 12:10

What do you do when you’re unwell with flu or virus and it’s more than just a cold? Do you feel guilty for calling in sick to work and stopping on the sofa or in bed?

I think I have flu, or if not a nasty virus that I have caught from my youngest (ds5). I have a high temperature, controlled by paracetamol but keeps shooting back up every few hours. I am also shivery, achy, coughing which rattles my head and makes it ache.

I feel guilty for not doing the usual and resting instead. I tried to rally this morning and have a shower (feeling mildly better than yesterday) but it’s left me wiped 🤒
note DH has been great, dc have been caring, no issues from work. But I feel guilty. I know it’s stupid. And I know if someone else told me that I’d reassure them not to be silly but I have this niggle that I need to woman up.

am I being daft or do others feel the same?

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HotChocWine · 22/02/2024 12:20

I have this virus
I've had to drag myself to work due to staffing issues and I'm not entirely sure how I've coped tbh
Yesterday was hell, thankfully my day off today

Teaandsympathy · 22/02/2024 13:38

Oh no @HotChocWine I’m so sorry. I hope you feel better soon 💐

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