The Guilt

I called in sick to work today. Yesterday I had a tickle in my throat and last night / today it’s turned into full fledged body aches, scratchy throat, head cold. I can’t sleep for more than 45mins at a time.

I got back from vacation last week and took a day off, but I rarely call in sick.

I’m legitimately sick, I barely have energy to go to the washroom, I’ve been trying to take a shower all day. I’m probably going to call in again tomorrow.

Why do I feel so guilty? I’m worried my team doesnt believe me. Logically I know it’s just a job and my health is more important. On top of feeling absolutely awful (I haven’t been this sick in ages), I feel guilt for not being able to go to work.

Does anyone else get this?