My mind and heart want to do one thing and my body disagrees.

I HATE desk jobs!!!  I want to do something interesting and dynamic.  But my body wants boring work sitting in a chair.

I have a masters in public health with experience managing a shelter during a hurricane.  Without mast cell issues my first and best choice for BOTH my interests, income AND job openings would be Emergency Management.

Before you react it is a bit of a misnomer.  The positions involve more "Emergency Planning".  And I'd be so good at it!  I'd love to help people in this way. It is soooo tempting.  Obviously I am considering others too.  Although I've only had a go-to-the-hospital tongue swelling thing ONCE years ago, I get that that wouldn't be an ideal reaction during a crisis.  

Yes, I know.  You are probably ready to bop me over the head with something heavy.  It's just hard for me to accept a limitation like this, because I probably could get a position and do a damn good job at it.  AND be just fine in an emergency just a little short of breath.  And there are so many positions sitting empty that I just keep reasoning that I'm smart enough to make up for this and "better than no one".

I welcome your reactions even if they are violent.  

Don't let the diseae stand in your way any more than it has to.  Take a realistic look at the demands, then see if you can find a position that will fit the level you can tolerate.

If you think you could do it, and it would energize you, then go for it!