Worth a try!

I attempted returning to work today just to see how it'd go if nothing else. Managed to get through half the day. I was right about how the lights would increase/intensify my headaches. It was tolerable for a while. I've also been sensitive to sound during my illness. That wasn't as bad as I expected it would be, but I was still affected. My biggest hurtles will be the stomach and back pain, and the exhaustion. I those 3 things just wouldn't let me tough it out anymore. My boss is worried I'm overdoing it by even trying to come to work. Problem is I can't afford not to. But he had a point: "We need you here, but we need you alive." Apparently I neglected to sign up for the short-term disability which would pay 60% of my salary. As it is, I'd only get $170. That's about one 8-hour day for me. Since I sort of require a roof, sustenance and the ability to pay all these darn medical bills I think I'd rather keep trying to go to work. With the new year comes new PTO time (5 days worth if I stay with the company for the whole year) and I think I still have a couple days sick time left. Luckily that rolls over. Anytime I manage to work I manage to accrue more sick and vacation time, so I try.

Well, I really should be taking a nap or something. I think I'll try eating something. I didn't even think about eating this morning to make sure I didn't feel like vomiting while I was at work. Tummy thinks I'm hungry, so I guess I should try to feed it!