I agree. When I'm feeling more positive/happy my symptoms seem better. Being around stressed out/unsupportive people can't do much good because stress aggravates and causes problems even in healthy people.

I sometimes feel like I won't get better too and some days get really down, but I try hard to stay positive and clear the mind of negativity. I also try to avoid arguments/debates as much as possible and try to get out when I am feeling boxed in or suffocated by those around me. I go for a walk or sit in the local library - anything to get out of the heat for a while. It helps me escape the stress.

quote]Demi, it would be great if we lived closer, im sure we would get better quicker. Thinking positive helps recovery, i do try but sometimes i think i will never get better because i feel negative, and it could be the people around me arn't helping me by what they say and do. [/quote]