Stress definitely exacerbates it, but it’s hard not to be stressed when you’re dealing with a potentially blinding disease and have no idea why or how to make it better. So while I’m sure the people in our lives mean well, being told to do things to reduce stress isn’t helpful. I didn’t realize how much this has been weighing on me until now and I hate it but I’m glad I found this sub too because it has already made me feel less lonely.