On my way to work yesterday, I bumped my wrist trying to get off the train (trying to dodge someone who was going to bump into me). I didn't bump it hard but you guys all know the story; it doesn't take much. Well, I pushed through the pain to get to the end of the day but it was clear that I was going to need to take tramadol last night. So, I explained this to my manager and arranged to have today off as a sick day because if I take tramadol at night, I am really groggy the next day.

My manager said it was fine but I am so worried. Between two surgeries, I missed about 16 weeks last year. I also have physio every week which means missing half a day (though I more than make up the hours through the week). I am so worried about what my manager must be thinking. He was nice about it but I'm still worried.

I know that many of you have had to give up work so this probably seems really whingey. If it does, I'm sorry. Obviously, I don't want to have to give up work and, of course, we need the money.

I wish I could have just relaxed today but I have been stressing out.