Hi. I do feel when my stress level is so high it makes my pain worse. The reason I feel this is and it is my experience is that with this condition it takes all my mental coping skills to fight through each day. I constantly self talk to get through things and motivate myself. When something stressful comes into play and I have to get through that as well I can't be as present with mentally managing the pain. I also become very tense which does not help the pain areas. With this condition I feel like it is not just dealing with the pain,but dealing with the limitations,the fears,the anxiety,the depression,and the stress of that. So then to add more stress to it it becomes just too much. Now of course in life stressful things happen so for me a lot has been working on ways to get through it. That is why I am also going to do biofeedbck to help with anxiety and overall mentally. In the mean time I try to just cope by reaching out to people and getting help if I need it.
Now with the move issue I have moved many times with this condition and am about to again in the next couple weeks. I am so stressed where I am that I am so thankful and excited to move. In past times when I moved out of state it was more stressful in terms of all I had to do and adjust to but with the support like you give your wife and getting help with all labor stuff it did become easier. Only you and your wife know the situation you are in. Also something may be stressful in the short run but in the long run will make things less. On a side note everyone is different but just something I thought I would bring up about a rural area. For me but I also live alone I need to be by things like stores,doctors office etc. Driving far is very stressful for me. Yes where I live is very busy but I try to do what I need to early so that it is less. Just some thoughts and good luck in what you choose