As previously noted on Update on My Work Crisis, I have started a worker’s compensation claim at work. I wished to all the Gods it would not come to this but this is where I can. It’s just beginning and it’s a struggle every day.

On Tuesday, I saw my primary care provider for a follow up on my ER visit on July 3rd. I almost went into a panic when they told me she does not accept workers comp. However, they did have another provider onsite to help me but I would have to return later.

Two hours later and an hour of documenting everything with the Physician’s assistant who will help me with this injury was emotionally exhausting. Yet, I’m glad she sat me down from start to finish to get it all on paper. Her recommendation was to take the next two weeks off, new meds and to schedule a visit with physical therapist.

I have so many people to contact, so many calls to return and mail to answer. I have never had my phone go off so much and received so much mail in the five years I have lived here. In just one ER visit, I have five different bills. With my employer I have two companies to help with this, corporate and a third party but was told just to go through my “claims adjuster” at the corporate office. He and I spoke once and since I have not heard from him. So that is another problem but expected. I was told by another Associate who has the same adjuster to just send him all the crap I receive and they can settle it all. So I’m going to do that tomorrow.

Right now, it took me more than a half an hour or more to walk to the corner store for a pack of cigarettes.It’s nice outside but by the time I got home, I was dripping in sweat and in a lot of pain from walking. I have some new meds to be delivered tomorrow so we’ll see how they help me, if any.

With that all over now, I’m taking a break and playing my game, Achaea, to get my mind off normal life for now.

I have to remember, just like sobriety, I have to take one problem, tackle it and move on. But at times, it’s just so much.

Then there is so much I need to do at home too.

It’s just so overwhelming….