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Patricia Lynne, Young Adult Author

Unemployment

9/11/2017

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You may recall back in August, I wrote a post about my boss and how it's nice to have one that gives a damn about my chronic illnesses and health. Since then, I've actually quit my day job.

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A number of years ago, I had a muscle spasm in my back. It was the result of picking up something to heavy at the job I had at the time. Ever since then, that muscle in my back acts up. It didn't hurt, but it would feel tight and numb.

As you are probably already guessing, that's changed. The muscle has gotten worse, and I was able to do my job, but I'd have to pause a lot to let the numb feeling go away or have to wait for a coworker to arrive for their shift and ask them to do stuff for me. That wasn't fair to them, and it wasn't fair to my boss to have a kitchen manager who couldn't be there to manage the kitchen.

My IC and chronic fatigue weren't helping. I was too tired from the day job to take care of myself. IC means strict diet and from scratch meals, and I just didn't have the energy for that, and hubby and I would just go out to eat.

What finally got me was I picked up an empty pan and had a spasm of pain in my back. It wasn't severe, but enough for me to decide it was time to stop before I did permeant damage that was unfixable.

That was three weeks ago, and already I can see an improvement in my health. My back still hates me, and the chronic illnesses aren't going anywhere. I don't get the luxury of getting better, but I'm getting to take care of myself the way I need to be. I also get to claim the title of full-time writer again. Now, to make enough money to match. ;)
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10 Comments
Alex J. Cavanaugh link
9/11/2017 06:02:06 am

Sorry you had to quit, but you have to think about your health long term.

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Cherie Reich link
9/11/2017 08:44:47 am

Back pain can be the worst as it affects how you do just about everything. Two back injuries have caused me chronic pain, and if I didn't have a sit-down job, I wouldn't be able to do the work I do.

I'm glad that you're seeing improvements since quitting your job.

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J E Oneil link
9/11/2017 12:55:19 pm

You definitely want to take care of your back before it gets worse. My uncle kept working and now he's disabled. And now you get to be a full time writer! :)

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Nick Wilford link
9/11/2017 01:26:47 pm

Hope you start to feel better all round. You definitely didn't want things getting worse. Enjoy your full-time writing!

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Liz A. link
9/11/2017 02:37:10 pm

So sorry you had to quit. But now you can put all your energy into your writing ;) Good luck. And I hope you get to feel better, if only a bit.

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Jemima Pett link
9/12/2017 03:39:39 am

Back pain is a funny thing. I first put my back out folding a skirt :O
It keeps tweaking me at present (40 years later) but a month ago it was fine. Fortunately it's only been debilitating a couple of times. But being a full-time writer is a good way to keep the mental muscles working!
Take care of yourself.
Jemima

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Marie Landry link
9/12/2017 04:23:40 pm

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this, Patty. I'm glad you've already seen an improvement since quitting. Back issues are no joke, and like you said, better to take action now than be forced to later because of irreperable damage. Thinking of you! <3

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Christine Rains link
9/13/2017 06:38:55 am

Glad you've already started seeing the difference. It's best to take care of yourself. And yay for being a full-time writer again!

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Tui Snider link
9/14/2017 06:07:24 pm

I'm so glad you are able to focus on your health - and, of course, your writing, since creativity is so important. Wonderful to hear that you can already feel a difference. Sounds like you've made the right decision!

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Deb Atwood link
9/15/2017 07:59:30 am

What a life-changing decision! Sounds like you made the best choice for your health. I hope you continue to see improvement. Now you can write and do your lovely artwork. Good wishes!

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