I have to agree with everyone else, you need to back off your hours. I have a really hard time giving in to my brain. However, when I worry that I may be putting others at risk due to my stubbornness, that's when I cave.

For example, I'm supposed to go to an event for my BF's sister tonight. She lives 45 minutes away. This would require me to drive for 45 minutes, being in a very over stimulating environment for a few hours and then a 45 minute drive home. As I'd be driving myself, I have decided not to go. I know that when I'm this tired, I am putting other people at risk if I drive. (Like driving while drunk).

It really sucks. She is probably going to be annoyed by it, but I wouldn't want to live the rest of my life knowing I hurt someone driving when I know I shouldn't be when this tired.

it seems like the same applies with your job right now. I was 2 weeks shy of FMLA prior to my accident, so I don't know anything about that. But I do know, the longer you fight your fatigue and brain, the chances of relapse increases. I've done this a few times and ended up in bed for almost a month each time.

If you were able to handle less hours, can you start there again and do that for a longer period of time to see if you can work up to the full time over a longer period?

My doctor came through yesterday and okay'd half-days. So I'm back to working 9:30-1:30 then coming home and sleeping for anywhere from 2 or 3 to 5 or 6 hours. I managed to successfully go swimming the other day and only have a mild headache and pressure afterwards so I'll gradually add that in.

I'm just glad my doctor okay'd it. Unfortunately this isn't a great time at work, my assistant manager is leaving and we're working on getting a new one in and trained. But my boss has made it clear that my health is more important. So that's nice. But I know eventually they're going to expect me to start pulling my weight again. And I want that too.

Happy your boss is more concerned about your health!

Some related threads so I copied and pasted my response from another. I don't know if this will help. I hope so

In Indiana I received 12 weeks of FMLA. During that time I still paid for my insurance but at my normal cost. Job secure, position or equal status kept.

After FMLA I had to pay my portion and the school corporations portion for my insurance. Very expensive. Switched to husbands insurance. After that year was up I lost grade level position but was guaranteed a teaching position.

After 90 days off work my LTD kicked in and is 66 2/3% for 5 yrs and then it's 90%. My Dr said I should file for Social Security. Whatever the difference if I get SS then my LTD will pick up to 66 2/3% until 5 yrs and then make up the difference to bring me to 90% after that.

I'm am not sure if I am clear in describing for you.

I dont know anyone that makes it through this unscaythd. It has the unfairness feeling about it all. They check from my MVA lawsuit will not pay for all my medical. We will be left with hefty bills. But my insuance is being reimbursed and my doctors are getting a lot of money too. Yay them

Jace