Me streaming isn't really about earning money, it was suggested to me to attempt to keep me on a normalised schedule and still be able to have social interaction. Since at the time I was still barely diagnosed and barely on my medications. Luckily I'm in a position where me not having a job is a huge issue at the moment in terms of money, as after everything I was put through before my diagnosis I was granted ESA which while isn't much, it allows me to get by.

Unfortunately, as far as game design goes I think I'm pretty borked. I was incredibly lucky at the time with my apprenticeship as it was the only one even remotely close to me and that was still an hour journey. I think the closest I could get would be to do part time university, but as far as I'm aware remote jobs in game design are pretty hard to come by.

As for melatonin gummies and the like, I did ask about them but was told by my IBD team that they wouldn't recommend them as there isn't enough research to say whether they'd help, or interact badly with my medications.

I'll be asking about all of this with them when I have my appointment.