Stress

[december_lily]

I can't handle stress. I really can't, it's a legitimate medical problem with this stupid disease. I also can't handle the fact that I have to deal with all stress completely by myself because my partner is (actually, I'm not being insulting here) bipolar and schizophrenic and is also developing MS, too, so he can't handle stress. How are we going

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[labrynthos]

Definitely been there. I've had some dark moments. I've been lucky to claw my way out, but I don't expect to ever be rid of what took me there.

If it's at all possible to see a therapist, find one that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). They can walk you through the process, but it's essentially a way to recognize when you are being triggered by stress and then use the CBT coping strategies to get yourself out of the spiral.

If your partner is developing MS, then that is concerning (because it is statistically rare). This might sound weird, but have either of you been checked for toxic mold infection?

I hope your car situation turns around.

[december_lily]

Justin also recommended CBT, so I'll definitely look for it if I start seeing someone...which I probably should.

MS happens to run heavily in Justin's father's side of the family, so it's less surprising, but still remarkable for two people who are together to both wind up with the disease. We've never been checked for toxic mold infection, is that something that your regular doctor can do?

Thanks for the well-wishes. :)