It's been a rough few months, but I remain optimistic. I'm having a really great time with my family, being home more than usual.

I have not had any full blown vertigo attacks since the last one I spoke about that had me rushed in an ambulance to the ER but I've had a lot of smaller episodes. It's kinda of like the after shocks after a major earthquake, not that bad but still bothersome.

When I feel good, I try to take advantage of it as much as possible by working non stop on client's websites, feeling like I'm working next to a time bomb. This leads to more stress, which leads to more dizziness and the number one recommendation I get from doctors and other sufferers is to avoid stress as much as possible. We've managed to keep up with client work by building up my network of collaborators. So stuff still get's done. In fact I'm feeling even more confident accepting larger projects. I work with some great designers and developers. Our clients have been great too.

While client work hasn't slowed significantly, extra curricular work has. By that I mean meetups, conferences and the more social meetings with clients and workers. Basically I don't leave the house if I don't absolutely have to.

Social media has also taken a back seat. I don't tweet nearly as much as I used to, sometimes going days in between posts and updates. I don't really know why since updating a social network only takes a few seconds, but I guess I feel I should be using my limited time only for the most productive things. For me that's getting client work done and spending time with my family.

Family time has been the light in the midst of my darkness. I'm spending a ton of time with my kids and I love it. I'm also cooking a lot more and that's something I always had a passion for.

Doctors haven't been much of a help yet. Not to say they never will. They just haven't told me anything I didn't already know, and have not prescribed anything yet. I think I know more about Menieres disease than most of the doctors I've spoken to so far. I have an appointment with an ENT specialist next week where I hope to get some useful advice.

I feel more than anything it's the psychological aspect that bothers me more than the physical symptoms. I need to get my confidence back and start venturing out more. In time I will. There's still too many things I need to do.

Still loving life. It's all good.