major set back not really bk related

[kl030505]

I just need somewhere to let off steam.

I saw an endocrinologist yesterday and he is testing me for Cushings syndrome. While I'm excited to have a physician who is finally taking my exhaustion and fatigue seriously, this is a scary possibility. Although it is largely treatable, it depends on what is causing the Cushings syndrome. IF that is what I have, although it seems highly probable at this point.

Could be benign or malignant tumors. Could require chemo, radiation and neuro surgery. While I'm not worried about dying, I am worried about how I am going to be able to work through all this.

We are about to file and so finally all the debt but student loans will be wiped out. We'll be able to move to a lower cost place, that's all good. We were finally going to be on the road to financial recovery. My husband finally has a decent job, but I'm still earning 60% of our family income. If I can't work we are screwed. I do have both short and long term disability coverage, but only 60% of my income will not be enough to sustain us. We *might* be able to do it if I pulled my daughter out of daycare, but if I'm too sick to work, I'm definitely too sick to care for my daughter.

I'm so tired. (which of course is one of the symptoms) and stressed to the max. I can't handle anymore.

[MomIcantFindmy]

I'm so tired. (which of course is one of the symptoms) and stressed to the max. I can't handle anymore.

kl030505,

Stess never makes anything better. It is a good feeling to think you might actually have a name to put with your symptoms. Sometimes it even feels like then they can treat it and you can start feeling better. I start infusion therapy next week for an autoimmune disease and I am so ready to get away from the exhaustion and pain. I have been on so many medications in the last 10 years.

Each day find something you enjoy (holding your children, staring at a flower, reading a book, singing in the shower) make sure you share your daily joy with at least one other person. Hopefully your stress will soon go down some.

Finances are what they are. You will feel better after you file. You and your family are more important than money.

[aachudneymiles]

its ok vent, but have faith that everything well be ok.

[aachudneymiles]

its ok vent, but have faith that everything will be ok. Dont jump the gun. What I do when I am worried and stressed out I pray about it- give a good cry -then let it go, at that point it out of your hands. Some times when it rains it looks like it pours. I know, I have experience with hard time getting a bit harder.

[One Half Full]

I think that all major disruptions of life cause stress. BK although serious, is a right you have. Many lower cost things to at least "relieve the stress" are around, and you should try them. A lot of things like Yoga, massage, and so on sound expensive but really aren't-- I am glad you are seeing a doctor. Stress causes many physical problems. It screws with your immune system. I have hives and have had them since deciding to go BK. It is nowhere as serious as your syndrome. I also sleep all the time and am depressed. I am coming out of it though. I am starting to see that all this stress is caused because I can't live up to a glorified "Ideal." I won't get sick over that.

I think... and saying it aloud is strange.... but I feel like an assault victim. It wasn't my fault, I didn't chose it. If I had wished any other way, it would not have happened. I tried to save myself, but it was too strong. Now I need to mourn, deal with it, and move ahead. I mean really, all the people here are under a lot of stress and trauma.

I pray that you don't have cancer. If so, you need to stop focusing on this silly legal stuff immediately and get the medical help you need.

[JollyGG]

Have you considered putting the BK off for a couple of months to see what happens with your medical condition. No sense declaring bk then finding yourself with medical bills and other bills from lost time at work that you can't pay and can't declare bk on either. Better to wait and include everything possible and know you are truley getting a fresh start.