Still Ill
"I have let society down long enough", goes the general thinking. "I have let down work, I have let down my friends, I have let down my family. I have been ill for a week. That's too long! I need to return to society even though I'm still not completely recovered".
"No, you don't", goes society. "First of all, fuck work. Never prioritise work over your health. Second of all, we can go without you for a while. Third of all, you're not letting anyone down if you're ill. If you're ill, be ill for god's sake. Everyone will understand. Just go back to bed, take the time you need and return when fully recovered", society responds.
Don't ask so much of yourself. If there's a time in your life, when you can finally rest it's now. Use it! And feel better. 💐