I have maintained my full time job. Although, I run a small optical office and my stress isn't TOO high. There are days when its very difficult to work because of the pain and or bloating. I find the thermacare heat wraps help me get through those days. They make a menstrual cramp one that goes inside your panties and just leave your shirt untucked and no one can tell your using it! I'm not sure I could maintain my full time status though without my anti-depressant medication!
-------------------- Taking it one day at a time.....