"Kathykins;c-17561071" wrote:
I've been struggling with anxiety and depression, varying degrees of chronic pain (muscle and joints), diabetes and thyroid illness (which led to an eye condition with double/fuzzy vision and swelling). I've been fighting the powers that be, along with my doctor, almost 15 years. I was to be tried in "every" job possible, to find out what kind of work I could do. Endless testing and trying. It was very stressful and exhausting. Ended up on disability last year. Didn't want to, but found I had no choice.
I'd say gaming in general has been helpful, not only the Sims, although TS is a big part of it. TS can, more than other games really, allow me to relax and control the environment around my sims. They can do things I can't, or never got to do. Its also a bit of a creative outlet for me, with building and creating stuff for the game, mainly for TS1+4.
That must be exhausting. I am glad you are getting financial help. Getting on disability isn't an easy feat in itself either. I've tried and got denied, so work was my only option. You could try streaming for your gaming hobby. Pay isn't much especially at first, but I heard it helps a lot with anxiety. There is an app to help people with visual conditions. https://www.inc.com/joseph-steinberg/this-new-app-lets-blind-people-livestream.html I am following this teenage girl who is deaf and streams Fornite and she got nominated for an award show. I just recommend getting a few trusted people to mod for you to keep chat safe. I like to build too and build streams are very popular.
