Hi E.,
With all that you have going on, I can see how this might be a stressful time for you. Let's see if we can break this down into separate categories and possibly find a solution to them. I'm probably going to give you far more information than you need, but just take what you want and leave the rest! :-)
Let's first address your Lupus & Fibromyalgia. What are these diseases caused by? Did you know that we as humans don't acutally age, we don't get sick and we don't get diseases - our cells do. Our body's health is dependent on our cells' health. So to limit sickness and prevent disease we must protect and properly feed our cells. If you were to put buttermilk in your car's gas tank - it would get a "disease" and stop working. How do cells age, get sick and get diseases? Atoms missing an electron are not jut bad -they actually destroy surrounding atoms by stealing their electrons. An atom missing an electron is called a Free Radical. Free Radicals destroy cells. Cells that die, and cells that replicate in a damaged state are the cause or contribute to premature aging, sicknesses and diseases such as cancer, heart disease, lupus, fibromyalgia, diabetes and many others. Where do these Free Radicals come from? Smoking, STRESS, pollution, foods, MEDICATIONS, and many more. According to The American Medical Association, "Insufficient vitamin intake is apparently a cause of chronic diseases...Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements." Ok, I won't belabor this scientific fact, but maybe now you may have a true understanding about what's happening inside your body and how to protect your cells.
Moving on...Congratulations on your business! Hiccups are expected in any business venture, but it sounds like you're on your way!
How to deal with stress? There isn't one particular way to deal with stress, but I will say that it certainly requires balance and having the right attitude! What do I mean by that? Stress is a fact of life, but it doesn't have to be a WAY of life. Change is constantly swirling around us-at work, at home and in society. In short, life is chaotic and lived at laser-track speed. Life is really not about reality. It's about our perception of what is happening around us and to us, what we say to ourselves about it and how we feel about it. That's the beauty of the human brain -we have choices. We have options in terms of how we behave, respond, think or change in the face of the stresses in our lives. Most of us are lacking in energy and vitality, feeling overwhelmed and constantly exhausted, and having massive sense-of-humor failures. It's called "burnout." The best way to avoid burnout is to have a balanced lifestyle - exercise regularly, eat well, sleep at least seven hours a night, laugh a lot, relax, see friends, enjoy work, have regular holidays, be grateful and have great supporting relationships.
Balance and health is all about connection. Be connected to your heart's desires...and then make them happen. It's your choice. You CAN do it! Go for it!
Wishing you an abundance of good health and happiness and much success with your business!
God Bless,
D.