I was always proud of my work ethic

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Now I just feel like a lazy slob. I used to be able to work 72 hours or more a week, and now I got the approval to try working ten hours a week.

My work ethic was one of my greatest attributes. It was something no one could take away from me, and it was something that earned people’s respect.

I’ve always been known as the fat kid, until I worked circles around everyone else, they stopped calling me fat after that.

This illness stole my work ethic. Now I feel like I’m a shell of my former self. I feel terrible.

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I feel that, too. It sucks. My doctor still won’t release me to try working and it’s really hard. All I want to do is sleep lately and I feel so useless.

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Same here. I was never a super hard worker but it still sucks being so unproductive when I know what my potential used to be

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all growing up my dad worked 12 hour swing shift alternating. and i always thought i would be working as much as he was if not harder. pre diagnosis i worked part time but worked min wage jobs mainly just as a dishwasher. then after i got dx i couldnt stay very long at a job maybe a month or so before i fell apart.
when you work and get a pay check people respect you but when you are disabled and on disability people think you are a retard and try to stay away from you or not talk to you.

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You feel well enough to work alot you got it made. Wish I could go back to those days.

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@Squanchy

I uses to thrive under pressure. I worked when I needed to. I understand

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I’m sorry :frowning:. Its so frustrating!

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I’m sorry you’re experiencing that. People are too judgmental.

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You’re not useless! You have one of the toughest, albeit most rewarding, job of all! You’re a mom and that’s something to be super proud of!

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I get you. I used to work hard as a farmer and then as a nurse aide. Then as a writer and wrote hundreds of articles and some books. Now…I barely get out of my chair.

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I want to work. I know how you feel. At least you were blessed at one time. Some people never experience that. :hugs:

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Was working as a cleaner for several years and did my job. But after becoming ill I dont have that drive anymore. Had two jobs after that but it’s just a pain.

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I worked hard for 13 years at some times 16 hours a day for months. I always wanted to retire early so I don’t feel bad that I can’t work anymore. There’s more to life than working

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I just passed my CNA class and got state certified but I’m absolutely terrified of working as one now.

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Good luck with the cna. I hope it goes well for you.

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