Avoid Stress??

So today I had another visit from my least favorite MS visitor, the inability to swallow. This was one of the worst episodes I've ever had. I usually will get to eat the majority of my meal before everything just stops going down. It's like there was rush hour in my esophagus and a little traffic jam just turned into a 20 car pile-up. It usually only happens when I eat too fast or I'm in an extreme emotional state... too excited, too angry, too stressed. Well, this time I only took about 3 bites before I had to run to the bathroom and make myself feel like a bulimic teenager again. And usually have that embarassing & unfortunate trip, I can usually go back to the table and finish my meal. Not only did I have to pack up my beautiful Cracker Barrel catfish, hasbrowns, cinnamon apples, and country biscuits, but I could not eat them until 2 hours later when everything was absolutely cold.

I have talked to my primary doc & my neuro-dude & my allergy man. Since it doesn't happen with specific foods, allergies was ruled out. So it's either because instead of having an esophagus like a human, I have one like a cat's, and just like my dad & grandfather. Or when I get too stressed, my brain shuts off & my body forgets how to eat. Or a combination of both.

My doctors always tell me to avoid stress. Firstly, I want to take a page from SNL's Amy Poehlor & Seth Myer and say, "Really?" Because I don't see any way to avoid stress. There are things I can do limit my stress level; I can relieve my stress level. but avoid it completely. Really?Avoid stress. Hmm. Why didn't I think of that. Really! You know, because I just really enjoy stres, having those clenched up shoulders, the knot in my neck and the pit of my stomach. I love it! Really!

So if anyone knows any ways to avoid stress, feel free to let me know. 'Cause I'm out ...