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Posted 5/3/2019 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
I have been self employed and worked mostly from home and some at a shared office space the last 11 years.
In Sept at the of 34 Im going back to the university to study 3 years to be a programmer.
I had decent savings before but about 5 years of illness for me and my girlfriend has depleted those, so I have to work 10-16 hours a week also. That will likely be a mix of working my current job from home and IT help at a company.

I think I can handle the workload as I didn’t need 40 hours a week at the university when I went there when I was younger. My current work is very stressfull so decreasing that will be good also.
But Im stressed about if I will react to mold and chemicals.

We have to decrease our spendings a lot also during that time, so less money for supplements and food compared to now. Likely move to a cheaper apartment in 1 year from now also.
I have applied and got in the last 2 years also but wasn’t well enough then.
Im getting better slowly now and think I will be good enough if I just could decrease my sensitivities.
I have a very hard time with strong lighting also and Im a bit worried about ergonomics.
At home I have a really good home office with great ligthing, adjustable desk with a standing mat etc.

It could be great, but it could also be the opposite. I do have a good protocol and a lot of good things happening lately, so hopefully I get well fast enough.

Im a bit afraid of having crying as a symtom also. I got that during easter lunch with my girlfriends family. Would suck to get that during a lecture. I had that mostly when overtreating so have to be very carefull with that.

Post Edited (Deep_sleep) : 5/3/2019 1:59:41 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/3/2019 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you for trying to move forward in your life.

I understand it can be worrisome and stressful preparing for this change that is coming, but it sounds like you know what you triggers are.

Fighting infections while going to school and/or working can be difficult but its doable. I have been doing it and just be sure to take breaks when needed.

Try to have a plan ahead of time for any stressful occasions or if your symptoms are stronger, etc

At school check to see if they have an office for disabilities and illness, etc. Maybe there could be some accommodations with the lighting or they might have programs available that could be of help.

Take care and I wish the best of healing and the best in your new endeavor.
Posted 5/4/2019 8:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your kind words.

I will always carry a binder but it so hard to say now how it will be.
I hope I do a lot of progress before that so I will have less problems.
Posted 5/5/2019 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I have worked for over 30 years in IT in various capacities, but mainly architecture and development. when TBD hit me, i was unable to do it. Luckily i was able to take short term disability for a while. thankfully i responded to treatment. when i my disability was up i went back to work, i was unsure how that would go, since i still had symptoms at that time and was treating. but i am glad i did, as i found it got easier as the days went on. i ran a lot of meetings, conference calls, so those tasks were a bit of a transition back, and i took it slowly. and returning allowed me to focus on technical problems, that i could solve...as opposed to focusing on my own health issues where there was more uncertainty or unknown.

i would take it slow going back to school, but embrace it...it will allow you a much needed break from dealing with lyme when you focus on your course work. and if you get into programming, etc that is something you can really dig into, a great distraction from it all.
Posted 5/5/2019 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
They have a section for people with disabilities. Im not sure how they would help and I dont have any document from a doctor in Sweden but I will still send them an email before I start.

I do meditate most days and spend a lot of time outdoors. I dream about a future with a small house wheren I can walk barefoot on the grass and take a swim nearby almost year round.

I already have a lot of areas to focus on with my current work and calisthenics. I would like to take it slower and not work but that would mean no money for supplements, organic food and maybe move to a smaller apartment.
If my girlfriend wasnt sicker then me I wouldnt have to push as much, but I dont have that much of a choice anymore.

I have high energy and my brain works quite well. My problems are more around being sensitive. I plan to be at school at most 4 days a week and work/study in total 5-6 days a week.

I had a friend from where I lived in Canada over for the last 2 nights. It very nice to see how good my body can handle staying up late ,alcohol and eating out. Normally I eat out very, very little but a lot more now. Im a bit tired and had a lot of toxins getting out this morning, but still way better then before smile

I think the biggest thing I can do if I dont feel well there is to study more from home. But I need to get well enough to not react as much as soon as possible.

Post Edited (Deep_sleep) : 5/5/2019 3:54:40 PM (GMT-6)

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