Swankster

I have had dysautonomia for 23 yrs. My profession as a dental office manager is very past-paced and stressful. I was doing the best I could working while my husband was laid off from work for 3+ yrs. I took a two month break, but, now, that he got a job, he wants me to go back to work to help catch-up financially, which I am willing to do, but not necessarily in that field anymore. Being the 'caregiver' for a very depressed man for all those yrs. as well as working and trying to keep my own life toghether has left me feeling more awful physically and psychologically. I guess it is some post-stress disorder that I am paying for "stuffing" it for those years. Some days I do very little, like laundry and empty the dishwasher and I need a nap..., I am so exhaused and want to sleep YET I feel like I have a constant supply of mega-adrenaline in my veins at the same time...it almost feels painful to sleep if that makes sense. Add PVC's and tachycardia to the nap 'sensations'. And I get menstrual migraines to boot! PLEASE Would some of you very kind people explain in plain terms how dysautonomia affects you ( physical symptoms/limited working ability/psychological effects of long-term stress, effects on the menstrual cycle & PMS, etc), so that I can show him it's not all in my head. I think because he doesn't "see" symptoms, they don't exist. THANKS so much!!!