I am proud to say today was the first day that I increased my hours at work. I managed to make it through 6 hours successfully, which is more than I have done in a while. I wish I could say that my pain did not become more intense the longer I was sitting at my desk, but I can not say that yet! This morning when the work assignments were sent out, I did get a little stressed because since I have not been working full-time, another person was out for a week and another person left the company we are very behind. But then I remembered, there is no use getting stressed about the situation because things will start to improve, hopefully this week.
Have you ever noticed that when life starts getting difficult “friends” start to disappear? It really does seem that others get caught up in their own lives and forget about those that have been there for them through good and bad times. But, then there are some that stand up strong beside you when you are struggling and would do anything to help. The people who suddenly are too busy for others are those that are not really needed.
The head cold that I have been dealing with for a week now is still hanging around. The worst part of a head cold is the headaches that will not go away. Today, I did start having a sore throat but it is not too bad. I think I would prefer a sore throat to the headache any day of the week! Battling a simple cold with MS is really frustrating because I already have a compromised immune system which only takes getting over it longer!
But looking on the bright side, even with it being a Monday, things went fairly well. I pushed myself through even when my pain was increasing steadily and was proud of the success I was able to make at work. Tomorrow is another day and hopefully things will continue on the right path. I will not give up until I am back working 40 hours a week! In order to get to my goal, I have to remember to be kind not just to others but myself as well. I think being kind to yourself starts with not pushing too hard and not being too critical because you really can only do what you can do.
I hope y’all had a great start to your week! Now that we made it through Monday, hopefully you are will have a nice relaxing evening and be fully prepared to do it all over again tomorrow! Thank you for reading and commenting on my thoughts for today! It was kind of short today because I am really tired and sore, but I wanted to be able to share my accomplishment with work today! I will respond to all comments and emails as fast as I can! Stay positive and strong and have a great night!
Always, Alyssa
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GREAT to hear it Alyssa! Just remember to keep listening to your body 🙂
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I am trying to listen to my body but it can’t make up it’s mind! Just kidding!!! I am working a slow pace and it is working pretty well! I hope you are doing well and taking your own advice and taking care of yourself!
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The hard work and determination is paying off. Give the medication longer and you will start to feel much better.
M
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Thank you! I know everything will get better in time. I just have to be patient with myself and the MS. I hope you are doing well today!!! Take Care!
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You’re stronger than you know! 🙂
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Thank you for much for your kind words! I do feel like strength comes from positivity, without a positive outlook things will never turn out right! I hope you are doing well!! Take care and much love!
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Keep fighting
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Always!! You know I don’t give up!
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I read the title and this song popped into my head.. https://youtu.be/SsmVgoXDq2w
If that doesn’t sum up a Monday with MS, I don’t know what does.
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That’s amazing. 6 hours is doing really well! 🙂 Just keep taking care of yourself. xxx
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Thank you! I really want to get back to full time but I have to take it easy so I do not go backwards in recovery! I hope you are doing well!! Take Care!!!
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Complimenti carissima amica!
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Grazie mille! Sto cercando di guarire!
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Ma che buona risposta in Italiano! Complimenti anche!
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Thank you! Google helps my Italian!
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Shhh! It’s our closely held secret ragazza!
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It is just between me and you!!!
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You are doing really well just do what you can and don’t get stressed out because it’s not worth it. 👼🏻
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Thank you, I am working on not getting stressed! I know stress does not do any good. Things are getting better, just slowly!
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By the way this coming Saturday a new blog called “Crying alone in the bathroom” comes up in my page. If you ever took refuge in that sanctuary to well up, I do expect you to write a detailed commentary about it. Un baccione. Arrivederci!
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I will definitely do that!! I need to find sanctuary somewhere and soon!
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Yea for you!!
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I do appreciate your encouragement! Just out of curiosity , I did read it right you live in North Carolina?
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Yes. Near Asheville.
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Asheville is so beautiful! It has a calm and peaceful feel there!
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