I feel guilty for missing work when I’m sick

Can anyone relate?

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I wish I could tell my brain that my health is the priority. But when I have to message my boss I’m sick, I get so much anxiety about missing work. Especially when I just used a week of vacation time.

The reality is it will be there when I get back. I can’t focus if I’m not sleeping. And thankfully, I work in a place with sick…