Risking the Health of my family?

[spoiledangel860505]

I don't know what to do, maybe someone can help me out here.

As you may know, I work at a Child Development Center, with infants.

Lately, I have been having problems, with the staff, just different things. My supervisor takes the other staff members side because I'm just an Intern which is just an entry level position, and I'm not really considered a staff member.

I just wanted to say that because that is one of the reasons why I am thinking about quitting. The other reason actually has something to do with the title of this thread.

I have a lot of health issues, I have severe anemia, I have had mono. My immune system is shot to all hell. I should be taking iron and vitamin C which I am going to start doing but, I have gotten sick several times from all the different airborne illnesses that have been going around the Chdv center. I've gotten the flu, pink eye, strep throat, the common cold, just being completely tired all the time (anemia/lack of iron). The tireness is making me lag at work so I'm sitting all the time, which we sit all the time at work anyways but I feel like I should be up doing something else instead because I know other things need to be done, dishes, trash run, picking up toys, cleaning toys.

I'm sick alot, 1-3 times a month. I only work two days a week for 3 hours. Everytime I start feeling sick, someone in my family gets sick, including my 73 year old grandma. I am sick right now, just called into work sick on Wednesday and my mom and grandma also have what I have which could be a viral infection (went to the doctor today) Everytime I get sick I do take medicine or go to the doctor to do something about it but should I quit my job because of this?

I am majoring in Liberal Studies which is teaching children, so I don't know what to do, I really love kids and want to be a teacher, I have come so far and am determined to get my degree in teaching.

With summer coming up, I know I'm going to lag even more if I stick around because I will be outside alot more in about 80-90 degree temperatures, with high levels of humidity. I'm thinking I rather be inside working at a desk improving my skills in an office.

I guess I am rambling......I guess a good question to ask is, What would you do in this situation? I have a feeling I'm going to put my weeks notice in on Monday.

Just to add, my mom wants me to quit, but is leaving it up to me. I need to make a descision soon as monday time cards go in.

[julie]

spoiled angel...

...maybe it would be an idea to explore the underlying reasons for your anaemia before doing something so drastic as to quit your post?

any job with children in general will test your immune system and initially you will be prone to new infections wherever you choose to work?...

...i wonder if your low immunity just now is more to do with underlying mental health issues such as stress and lack of self esteem as you seem to be letting your perception of your inequality with other staff members get under your skin?

love julie...

[welickit]

No offense intended but you need to quit and go get some help from a pro. You sound like a time bomb waiting to go off. :2cents:

[Herbwoman39]

What you can do at home to kill the airborne viruses is to take a handful of fresh or dried Thyme (get it from your local herbalist) and toss it in a pot of simmering water. Let the aroma waft though the house for the day. Thyme is a natural anti-bacterial/anti-viral.

You can also burn some Thyme essential oil in a few diffusers around the house to accomplish the same thing.

Don't give up just yet. Find a naturopathic physician. A regular doctor would probably just give you pills instead of looking for the underlying cause.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[deletetacount123]

What you can do at home to kill the airborne viruses is to take a handful of fresh or dried Thyme (get it from your local herbalist) and toss it in a pot of simmering water. Let the aroma waft though the house for the day. Thyme is a natural anti-bacterial/anti-viral.

You can also burn some Thyme essential oil in a few diffusers around the house to accomplish the same thing.

Don't give up just yet. Find a naturopathic physician. A regular doctor would probably just give you pills instead of looking for the underlying cause.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

I ALWAYS carry "Purrell" in different sizes and have them in different areas at home, 1 in my car and 1 in my purse/coat pocket.

VERY handy and I hardly get sick cause of this :) Good habit to use even tho I think I have to many Purrell bottles lol I'll buy new ones even if Im not out of any.. I just want pently in stock!! :)

Tasha

[spoiledangel860505]

No offense intended but you need to quit and go get some help from a pro. You sound like a time bomb waiting to go off. :2cents:

Well, actually, no I am not a time bomb thank you, I am a human being, and this is what happens when people work with kids. The other staff members have told me that it takes about a year to make your immune system strong enough so you won't get sick. It happened to them and they are not as weak as I am as far as my immune system.

Part of it, as far as the work goes, is that I am so tired after being in my classes, walking around campus 153 acres of land, from one end to the other practically to get to work from my class and it being hot and so humid that I just don't feel like working especially outdoors, which I spend most of the time I am at work outdoors. Maybe I am just being lazy?

I am seeing a doctor, I'm on the STRONGEST antibiotic that they can give, 750 mg once a day for 5 days, and its helping it kick the cold. I'm going to start taking iron and vitamin C, my blood tests showed that I don't have anemia as bad as I thought, it was bad at one point but, I am going to quit anyways and find something else indoors in an office or perhaps a retail setting. I'm already decided that this is the best thing, since right now I am sitting here listening to my grandmother cough herself silly. I can't bring it home again.

My grandmother has suffered a heart attack, has diabetes, high blood pressure, high lipids, COPD and God knows what else and can't afford to get sick all the time.

[spoiledangel860505]

I ALWAYS carry "Purrell" in different sizes and have them in different areas at home, 1 in my car and 1 in my purse/coat pocket.

VERY handy and I hardly get sick cause of this :) Good habit to use even tho I think I have to many Purrell bottles lol I'll buy new ones even if Im not out of any.. I just want pently in stock!! :)

Tasha

I use it also, it doesn't work for me, I also wash my hands alot.

[spoiledangel860505]

What you can do at home to kill the airborne viruses is to take a handful of fresh or dried Thyme (get it from your local herbalist) and toss it in a pot of simmering water. Let the aroma waft though the house for the day. Thyme is a natural anti-bacterial/anti-viral.

You can also burn some Thyme essential oil in a few diffusers around the house to accomplish the same thing.

Don't give up just yet. Find a naturopathic physician. A regular doctor would probably just give you pills instead of looking for the underlying cause.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

My insurance won't cover a "naturopathic physician" I didn't know thyme did that but, I'll have to try it.

[bi-robin-calif]

I use it also, it doesn't work for me, I also wash my hands alot.

Most health experts now agree that except for quitting smoking, washing your hands frequently is the single best thing you can do for your health today.

[NorthBiEast]

My mom is a teacher and she jokes that all first year teachers get every bug there is to be had, then after that, they're never sick again. Your body will get acclimated to the kid germs if you tough it out.

If what you've got is viral, then antibiotics are not going to help, and may even case a built up a resistance to later drugs.

It sounds like you've got a lot to wear on you right now; student, employee, health issues (for you and your family). Stress and wear do weaken your immune system. Getting on the iron supplements will help a TON (experience talking here), and I'm sure the vitamins will help too.

I love the idea about thyme! one of my favorite scents to begin with!

:2cents:

[Solomon]

mushrooms are said to be good for boosting the immunity system, as well as C. especially the vitamin C from acerola cherries, there's also echinacea which works very well.

and most importantly, plenty of water. and chicken corn soup! :cool:

Seriously, i don't know what it is about chicken corn soup... but it WORKS! and is delicious too! am considering packaging an selling it..... but would probably get harrassed by the pharmaceuticals lol!

[Herbwoman39]

there's also echinacea which works very well.

Sorry to cut this quote down so much. I hate taking things out of their context but I wanted to comment on just that bit right there.

Echinacea is a wonderful herb and it *does* help to boost the immune system by urging the body to produce more white blood cells. But you MUST be cautious in how you use it. Prolonged use without a break causes liver damage and can eventually kill you. This is medicine and should not be toyed with. So if you're going to use Echinacea, get tincture (preferably of the fresh root) from your local herbalist. Capsules are the least effective way to take herbs because they have to be digested by the body first. Then only use the tincture for three weeks straight. Then take three weeks off. Alternate like that while you use the herb. It minimizes the chance of liver damage.

Also you'll need to take the tincture 3-5 times a day. Taking an herb only once a day is relatively pointless as it doesn't stay in your system long enough to affect a more permanent change.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me :)

[Solomon]

that's a very good point herbwoman. the product we use is the breath spray (each dose of two sprays delivers 44.2 mg), and the instructions are clear to point out that it shouldn't be used for more than two weeks consecutive, and consult your doctor prior to use.

which is probably why i personally stick with chicken corn soup, an eating mushrooms. i can have as much as i want! lol! :cool: