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I haven't worked outside of the home for 15 years. I am a stay at home mom, but treatment is so expensive...I really need to help bring in some money.
I never know how I am going to feel. I might feel good for several days and then crash physically, emotionally and intellectually. My llmd said I will eventually go into remission, and then I need to keep it low stress so I don't come out of remission.
I have no idea what to do. My husband loves me, but I don't think he gets it that my brain just isn't working at all like it used to. He says I need to push myself a little and research some ideas on what I can do from home.
I'm at a loss, I think I just depress him with my feeling lost.
Anyone out there understand? maybe have some ideas for the brainless and tired?
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Well, if you are computer handy, eBay sales are pretty completely within your control as to scheduling, mailing etc. Because I collected lots of excess stuff when we lived many years in Europe, I have been selling some of the china, small antiques,etc. I don't make lots of money, but I really could not go back to teaching, so...
If you do not have lots of excess good stuff to sell, you would just have to find a source of something people want, that you can offer at a price to make it worth your time. I have read about a person developing a profitable business selling socks of all things--but they were really good socks. So perhaps your area has something that people in other parts of the country would want.
Just a thought. And I know exactly how you feel. Except I had taught school for 15 years before I quit to stay home with my kids, and then was bitten 5 years later, and never could go back to teaching.
Hope you find something you enjoy!
Ann
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Sounds like your husband and my husband are clones.
Take Care, Carol
Sorry ,no good tips on working out of your home. Part of what keeps me from working-aside from the fact I'm on disability-is the same reason you mentioned-I have such fluctuating days of good and bad, functioning and not functioning.
Heck one day I felt on top of the world -then BAM by 3 in the afternoon I was in ER thinking I was going to die.
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Hi, Although I had to quit my studies, I have been able to keep my part-time job as a librarian-assistent. It is only 7hours/week, but still it gives me some small income. I have no idea what else I could have been able to manage...
Sorry, I wish I could be of more help. I am kind of struggling with the same problems, trying to plan ahead.. It's not easy when every day can be so different, symptom-wise.
hugs, sigrid
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