Take it slow

Yolande, I teach Physical Education. It was months of therapy before I went back to work. I am working in a private school and the staff has been wonderfully understanding. My schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so as difficult as a day may be, I always know I am off to rest the next day.

Two years later I still have days that I think I can’t possible finish the day. Some days I come home and totally crash. But doing the thing I love to do is as good for the soul as it can be physically. I have had a few times where I missed a week at a time, but by the end of the week I wanted to get back. Being in a good mental state of mind helps to combat the physical part of GBS. So you have to weigh the odds.

Good luck, take it slow, if those you are working with are good people, you’ll do fine. Don’t be afraid to share what you are going through. When we ‘look okay’ people don’t understand what is going on inside. Share it.

Take care and be well.

JayDee