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08-23-2016, 09:46 AM | #1 | ||
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Dear all
My work offers me the option to take short-term disability (while being paid 90% of my salary), for up to a year and perhaps even more, conditional on doctor letters. And that is not clear yet that my doctors will oblige. But assuming they do. I have been dealing with PCS for 2 years now. At some point I got much better, but I keep getting setbacks especially recently. I have been off work for 4 weeks already. I discovered a big problem was vision and need vision therapy. The longer I stay in front of PC the worst my symptoms get. These days I can't do more than 1 hr. Since I have dizziness issues I also need vestibular rehabilitation badly. I currently can't work, so clearly I am not going. But my question is whether it is a good idea not to go back as soon as I feel better but rather take a short-term disability so I can focus on therapy and relaxation for few months rather than straining my eyes at work?. Only returning when I feel much better and that I can consistently work. If I take disability I will: - do both therapies consistently (both therapies lead to setbacks, and do not seem to be very compatible with my work week) - Take meditation classes and take up yoga - Go to the Gym - Re-insert myself into social life and going back to doing music bit by bit (something that I stopped since it triggers setbacks and hence had to stop in order to go to work)... The main disadvantage from my perspective for taking a long leave is the promotion ladder. But I thought I ll ask in case you folks think there are other risks of taking time off, and whether on balance you think I should stay/leave. Many thanks |
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08-23-2016, 05:11 PM | #2 | ||
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Yoga and mediation, yep good for you.....I dont agree with your other choices, so just keep my opinion in the back of your head... I hope it all works out for you, call it getting a second chance.....some of us never got that shot. |
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08-25-2016, 10:36 PM | #3 | ||
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Would love to get Mark's opinion on this particularly his thoughts on DavOD's comments about my medical leave (not sure yet) and protocol. He agrees with meditation + usual therapies, but seem to take issue with:
- Go to the Gym - Re-insert myself into social life and going back to doing music bit by bit (something that I stopped since it triggers setbacks and hence had to stop in order to go to work)... when I go to the Gym (lifting) I feel better immediately after. I have not noticed a delayed negative effect either. What is wrong with socializing (without alcohol) and going back slowly into playing music? |
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