Two steps forward, three back

[RatherbeinCanada]

I have a chronic illness which I've had for over 20 years since I was a teenager. It's a slow progressive decline. Medication can help but I've struggled to find one that I can tolerate and makes a difference.

I gave up work to have kids (I couldn't do both). Now they are at school I've found a little job which doesn't pay anything much but its a step back out into the real world.

But every time I do something my illness flares up and I end up in a lot of pain. I try and exercise and a joint flares. I take my meds and become ill. I feel that every time I do something to help myself I get my ass kicked by my illness. Anyone else in a similar boat?

Hi @RatherbeinCanada I couldn't read and not reply. I have a thing I've had since childhood that requires surgeries to correct. I'm a bit like you. I've been off work for a while with my dd and I'm due to return soon. We've run out of money so it's sooner than I'd have liked but anyway. I've been having a lot of issues lately too and I'm really worried about going back to work. I worry that I'm not going to be able to do much and I get numbness quite a lot in my hands due to nerve damage. I'm so afraid that if I worsen I'm going to end up with a disability and be completely unable to work at all.

I just wanted to say well done for trying. Keep the chin up. I hope it gets easier for you.