1-23 to 6-9 Half a year already!

Six months has gone by quickly.  So much has happened yet I've not accomplished much.  Figured out my trigger is stress and the daily extended release Xanax my GP suggested has been a blessing.  Not something I ever wanted to start taking but it has helped me.  Just to be off of antibiotics and not be eaten alive for a few months is great.  A few flares here and there seems to be very normal now but the side effects from all the meds will kill ya!
My life is pretty basic and boring.  Working for the weekends.  I did do something out of my comfort zone though...I went skydiving and landed on two feet.  Never thought I'd do something like that either.  Was scared to death but did it anyway.  It was great!  I watch the video and still can't believe that's me.
I got my free "open trial" Emuaid and am on the tenth day.  I have had some very good results but right now everything is kinda angry.  HS is not just a topical condition but this product does help the parts of it that are topical. 
So much stress...why can't I just let it roll like I use to?