Wow! Good ON you for doing what you could to lessen the stress over there. I always go out of my way to be as nice and patient as possible, because you just never know who their last customer was, and what that person might've done to them. MY first job was as a busboy at Marie Callenders, and WE were almost ALWAYS treated one of two ways: we were either totally invisible, or we were treated like a personal servant. I didn't care much for either, but it my first REAL job, and the pay + tips didn't suck too bad for a 15 year-old kid.
I'm glad you're feeling better, and are slowly climbing back into the saddle! And, OBTW, I'M ALSO a big fan of Home Goods; sometimes they get the most amazing decorations for the major holidays, and its always a lot of fun trooping around in there. In the meantime, enjoy your wellness, but don't over-do it for a while, as those things always catch up with you!