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lightningduck

Job Stress and Direction

I'm starting to get stressed from work and it's messing with my symptoms and responses. I'm thinking I need a change in situation if not in my actual career I'm a software developer by trade but a musician by hobby; I'm trying to figure how to leverage what I can be as a person to move into another aspect of my life. I would dearly love to be independent in a musical or software project...I just don't know how to get started The biggest drawback is insurance.... I have insurance in my current job and between my MS and my sons Type 1 Diabetes....I don't think I can really be without insurance I dunno, I'm just frustrated and stressed this morning and just reaching out
@Stumbler

<a href='https://shift.ms/community/people/lightningduck/' rel='nofollow'>@lightningduck</a>, stress is a great big No-no in my MS World. All of my major relapses were at times of incredible stress. I think you're the same as your MS is already feeling it. I know it's not easy, but you need to lighten up. I know, it's easy for me to say as I don't work anymore. But I am in a position to look back and ask myself, "was it all worth it?" The only problem is that we're men, which makes us blood-minded as well as the hunter-gatherer. But, you need to put yourself and your health first. If you succeed in your aspirations without impacting your MS, great. If you're in any doubt about the adverse effect on your health, think carefully and look at the bigger picture.

@cameron

It would be good if there was someone near you to network with and get some ideas going.